Demidov, Smolensk Oblast
Demidov (Russian: Деми́дов) is a town and the administrative center of Demidovsky District in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Kasplya River at its confluence with the Gobza River. Population: 7,333 (2010 Census); 8,786 (2002 Census); 10,198 (1989 Census). It was previously known as Porechye (until 1918).
Demidov
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The Dormition Cathedral, Demidov | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Demidov | |
Demidov Location of Demidov Demidov Demidov (Smolensk Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 55°16′N 31°31′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Smolensk Oblast |
| Administrative district | Demidovsky District |
| Urban settlement | Demidovskoye |
| Town status since | 1776 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 78.92 km2 (30.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 19,738 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 6,213 (−68.5%) |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Demidovsky District, Demidovskoye Urban Settlement |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Demidovsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Demidovskoye Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Demidovsky Municipal District, Demidovskoye Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 216240, 216279 |
| OKTMO ID | 66611101001 |
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