Kholm-Zhirkovsky (urban locality)

Kholm-Zhirkovsky (Russian: Холм-Жирковский) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Kholm-Zhirkovsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located 130 kilometers (81 mi) northeast of Smolensk, about 300 kilometers (190 mi) west of Moscow, and 38 kilometers (24 mi) from the Moscow-Minsk highway. Population: 3,491(2010 Census); 3,826(2002 Census); 3,666(1989 Census).

Kholm-Zhirkovsky
Холм-Жирковский
Location of Kholm-Zhirkovsky
Kholm-Zhirkovsky
Location of Kholm-Zhirkovsky
Kholm-Zhirkovsky
Kholm-Zhirkovsky (Smolensk Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°31′N 33°28′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectSmolensk Oblast
Administrative districtKholm-Zhirkovsky District
Founded1708
Population
  Total3,491
  Estimate 
(2018)
3,195 (−8.5%)
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
215650
OKTMO ID66654151051

Kholm-Zhirkovsky was first mentioned in 1708. Urban-type settlement status was granted to it in 1971.

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