Chekalin
Chekalin (Russian: Чека́лин), formerly known as Likhvin (Лихвин) until 1945, is a town in Suvorovsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Oka River. Population: 994 (2010 Census); 1,151 (2002 Census); 1,319 (1989 Census). In 2010 it was the least populous inhabited locality in Russia with town status. Now, however, the smallest town in Russia is Innopolis with 96 inhabitants according to the 2016 Census.
Chekalin
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Chekalin Church | |
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Location of Chekalin | |
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| Coordinates: 54°06′N 36°15′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Tula Oblast |
| Administrative district | Suvorovsky District |
| Town under district jurisdiction | Chekalin |
| Founded | 1565 (Julian) |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 994 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 914 (−8%) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Chekalin Town Under District Jurisdiction |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Suvorovsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Chekalin Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Chekalin Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 301414 |
| OKTMO ID | 70640108001 |
As of 2020 the population was reported to be 863.
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