Belinsky, Penza Oblast
Belinsky (Russian: Бели́нский) is a town and the administrative center of Belinsky District in Penza Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the rivers Bolshoy Chembar and Maly Chembar, 129 kilometers (80 mi) west of Penza, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 8,565 (2010 Census); 8,837 (2002 Census); 9,028 (1989 Census).
Belinsky
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Location of Belinsky | |
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| Coordinates: 52°58′N 43°26′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Penza Oblast |
| Administrative district | Belinsky District |
| Town of district significance | Belinsky |
| Founded | 1713 (first mentioned), 1801 (re-established) |
| Town status since | 1801 |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,565 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 7,694 (−10.2%) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Belinsky District, town of district significance of Belinsky |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Belinsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Belinsky Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Belinsky Municipal District, Belinsky Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 442250, 442289 |
| OKTMO ID | 56612101001 |
| Website | gbelinsk |
It was previously known as Chembar (until 1948).
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