Blagoveshchensk

Blagoveshchensk (Russian: Благовещенск, IPA: [bləɡɐˈvʲeɕːɪnsk], lit.'City of the Annunciation') is a city and the administrative center of Amur Oblast, Russia. It is located at the confluence of the Amur and the Zeya Rivers, opposite to the Chinese city of Heihe. Population: 241,437(2021 Census); 214,390(2010 Census); 219,221(2002 Census); 205,553(1989 Census).

Historical population
YearPop.±%
189732,834    
192661,205+86.4%
193958,790−3.9%
195994,746+61.2%
1970127,757+34.8%
1979171,997+34.6%
1989205,553+19.5%
2002219,221+6.6%
2010214,390−2.2%
2021241,437+12.6%
Source: Census data
Blagoveshchensk
Благовещенск
The seat of the government of Amur Oblast in Blagoveshchensk.
Anthem: Anthem of Blagoveshchensk
Location of Blagoveshchensk
Blagoveshchensk
Location of Blagoveshchensk
Blagoveshchensk
Blagoveshchensk (Amur Oblast)
Coordinates: 50°15′N 127°32′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectAmur Oblast
Founded1856
Government
  Body
  MayorOleg Imameyev
Area
  Total320.97 km2 (123.93 sq mi)
Elevation
122 m (400 ft)
Population
  Total214,390
  Estimate 
(2018)
225,091 (+5%)
  Rank87th in 2010
  Density670/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Administrative status
  Subordinated toBlagoveshchensk Urban Okrug
  Capital ofAmur Oblast, Blagoveshchensk Urban Okrug
Municipal status
  Urban okrugBlagoveshchensk Urban Okrug
  Capital ofBlagoveshchensk Urban Okrug, Blagoveshchensky Municipal District
Time zoneUTC+9 (MSK+6 )
Postal code(s)
675000–675007, 675009–675011, 675014, 675016, 675018–675021, 671025, 671027–671030, 671700, 671801, 671890, 671960–671962, 671971, 671980–671983, 671985
Dialing code(s)+7 4162
OKTMO ID10701000001
City DayJune 2 (observed on the first Saturday of June)
Websitewww.admblag.ru

The Amur has formed Russia's border with China since the 1858 Aigun Treaty and the 1860 Treaty of Peking. The area north of the Amur belonged to the Manchu Qing dynasty by the Treaty of Nerchinsk of 1689 until it was ceded to Russia by the Aigun Treaty in 1858.

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