Kanash

Kanash (Russian: Кана́ш; Chuvash: Канаш, Kanaş, lit. soviet) is a town in the Chuvash Republic, Russia, located at a major railway junction 76 kilometers (47 mi) from Cheboksary, the capital of the republic. Population: 45,607 (2010 Census); 50,593 (2002 Census); 54,585 (1989 Census).

For other inhabited localities in Russia with this name, including in the Chuvash Republic, see Kanash (inhabited locality).

Kanash
Канаш
Town
Other transcription(s)
 • ChuvashКанаш
Lenina Avenue in Kanash
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Location of Kanash
Kanash
Location of Kanash
Kanash
Kanash (Chuvash Republic)
Coordinates: 55°30′25″N 47°29′29″E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectChuvashia
Founded1891
Town status since1925
Government
 • HeadLyudmila Ivanova
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)
 • Total45,607
 • Estimate 
(2018)
45,482 (−0.3%)
Administrative status
 • Subordinated toTown of Kanash
 • Capital ofTown of Kanash, Kanashsky District
Municipal status
 • Urban okrugKanash Urban Okrug
 • Capital ofKanash Urban Okrug, Kanashsky Municipal District
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
429330, 429332–429337, 429340, 429349
OKTMO ID97707000001
Websitegov.cap.ru/main.asp?govid=61
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