Gatchina
Gatchina (Russian: Га́тчина, IPA: [ˈɡatːɕɪnə]) is a town and the administrative center of Gatchinsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It lies 45 kilometers (28 mi) south-south-west of St. Petersburg, along the E95 highway which links Saint Petersburg and Pskov. Population: 92,937 (2010 Census); 88,420 (2002 Census); 79,714 (1989 Census).
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 14,824 | — |
| 1926 | 16,600 | +12.0% |
| 1939 | 38,201 | +130.1% |
| 1959 | 36,725 | −3.9% |
| 1970 | 63,292 | +72.3% |
| 1979 | 75,153 | +18.7% |
| 1989 | 79,714 | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 88,420 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 92,937 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 94,377 | +1.5% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Gatchina
Гатчина | |
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Aerial view of the Gatchina Palace | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Gatchina | |
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| Coordinates: 59°35′N 30°08′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Leningrad Oblast |
| Administrative district | Gatchinsky District |
| Settlement municipal formation | Gatchinskoye Settlement Municipal Formation |
| First mentioned | 1499 |
| Town status since | 1796 |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 92,937 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 94,447 (+1.6%) |
| • Rank | 184th in 2010 |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Gatchinsky District, Gatchinskoye Settlement Municipal Formation |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Gatchinsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Gatchinskoye Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Gatchinsky Municipal District, Gatchinskoye Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 188300-188310, 188319, 188399 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 81371 |
| OKTMO ID | 41618101001 |
| Town Day | Third Saturday in September |
| Website | www |
It was previously known as Khotchino, Gatchina (until February 14, 1923), Trotsk (until August 2, 1929), and Krasnogvardeysk (until January 28, 1944).
Gatchina, the largest town in Leningrad Oblast, is best known as the location of the Great Gatchina Palace, one of the main residences of the Russian Imperial Family during the 18th and 19th centuries. The historic center and Gatchina Palace are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site's "Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments". Another popular tourist attraction in Gatchina is the Prioratsky Palace.
Gatchina has placed highly in quality-of-life rankings in Russia.