Bezhetsk
Bezhetsk (Russian: Бе́жецк) is a town and the administrative center of Bezhetsky District in Tver Oblast, Russia, located on the Mologa River at its confluence with the Ostrechina. Population: 24,522 (2010 Census); 28,643 (2002 Census); 30,377 (1989 Census); 29,000 (1967). It was previously known as Gorodetsk (until 1766).
Bezhetsk
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Location of Bezhetsk | |
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| Coordinates: 57°46′N 36°42′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Tver Oblast |
| Administrative district | Bezhetsky District |
| Urban settlement | Bezhetsk |
| Town status since | 1776 |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 24,522 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 21,179 (−13.6%) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Bezhetsky District, Bezhetsk Urban Settlement |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Bezhetsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Bezhetsk Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Bezhetsky Municipal District, Bezhetsk Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 171980–171984, 171987, 171988, 171999 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 48231 |
| OKTMO ID | 28604101001 |
| Website | bezhetsk |
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