Gorno-Altaysk
Gorno-Altaysk (Russian: Го́рно-Алта́йск; Altay: Улалу, romanized: Ulalu; historically, pre-1932: Ulala) is the capital town of the Altai Republic, Russia.
Gorno-Altaysk
Горно-Алтайск | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Altay | Туулу Алтай |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Anthem: None | |
Location of Gorno-Altaysk | |
Gorno-Altaysk Location of Gorno-Altaysk Gorno-Altaysk Gorno-Altaysk (Altai Republic) | |
| Coordinates: 51°57′N 85°58′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Altai Republic |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Town status since | February 27, 1928 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Council of Deputies |
| • Mayor | Olga Safronova |
| Area | |
| • Total | 95.5 km2 (36.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 56,933 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 63,214 (+11%) |
| • Rank | 289th in 2010 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Subordinated to | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Altai Republic |
| • Capital of | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
Municipal status | |
| • Urban okrug | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (MSK+3 ) |
| Postal code(s) | 649000, 649002, 649006, 649007, 649700 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 38822 |
| OKTMO ID | 84701000001 |
| Website | www |
The population stands at around 64,000 people as of 2020 with steady growth over the recent years. In the past, the town was known as Ulala (up until June 23, 1932) and then Oyrot-Tura (June 23, 1932 - January 7, 1948).
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1926 | 5,691 | — |
| 1939 | 24,045 | +322.5% |
| 1959 | 27,534 | +14.5% |
| 1970 | 34,413 | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 40,296 | +17.1% |
| 1989 | 46,436 | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 53,538 | +15.3% |
| 2010 | 56,933 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 65,342 | +14.8% |
| Source: Census data | ||
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