Chekhov, Moscow Oblast

Chekhov (Russian: Че́хов) is a town and the administrative center of Chekhovsky District in Moscow Oblast, Russia. Population: 60,720(2010 Census); 72,917(2002 Census); 59,206(1989 Census); 56,000 (1985).

Chekhov
Чехов
Chekhovsky District Administration building in Chekhov
Location of Chekhov
Chekhov
Location of Chekhov
Chekhov
Chekhov (Moscow Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°09′N 37°27′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectMoscow Oblast
Administrative districtChekhovsky District
TownChekhov
Town status since1954
Government
  BodyCouncil of Deputies
Elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Population
  Total60,720
  Rank269th in 2010
Administrative status
  Capital ofChekhovsky District, Town of Chekhov
Municipal status
  Municipal districtChekhovsky Municipal District
  Urban settlementChekhov Urban Settlement
  Capital ofChekhovsky Municipal District, Chekhov Urban Settlement
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
142300–142308, 142316
Dialing code(s)+7 49672
OKTMO ID46784000001
Town DayOne of the days in September

It was previously known as Lopasnya (until 1954).

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