Dukhovshchina, Smolensk Oblast
Dukhovshchina (Russian: Духовщина) is a town and the administrative center of Dukhovshchinsky District in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Vostitsa River 57 kilometers (35 mi) northeast of Smolensk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 4,371 (2010 Census); 4,683 (2002 Census); 5,747 (1989 Census).
Dukhovshchina
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Location of Dukhovshchina | |
Dukhovshchina Location of Dukhovshchina Dukhovshchina Dukhovshchina (Smolensk Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 55°11′N 32°25′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Smolensk Oblast |
| Administrative district | Dukhovshchinsky District |
| Urban settlement | Dukhovshchinskoye |
| Founded | 1675 (Julian) |
| Town status since | 1777 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.89 km2 (4.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,371 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 4,103 (−6.1%) |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Dukhovshchinsky District, Dukhovshchinskoye Urban Settlement |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Dukhovshchinsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Dukhovshchinskoye Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Dukhovshchinsky Municipal District, Dukhovshchinskoye Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 216200 |
| OKTMO ID | 66616101001 |
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