Kola, Russia

Kola (Russian: Ко́ла; Northern Sami: Guoládat; Skolt Sami: Kuâlõk) is a town and the administrative center of Kolsky District of Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Kola and Tuloma Rivers, 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) south of Murmansk and 24 kilometers (15 mi) southwest of Severomorsk. It is the oldest town of the Kola Peninsula. Population: 10,437(2010 Census); 11,060 (2002 Census); 16,541(1989 Census).

Kola
Кола
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Location of Kola
Kola
Location of Kola
Kola
Kola (Murmansk Oblast)
Coordinates: 68°53′N 33°05′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectMurmansk Oblast
Administrative districtKolsky District
Founded1565
Town status sinceAugust 2, 1965
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
  Total10,437
  Estimate 
(2018)
9,691 (−7.1%)
Administrative status
  Capital ofKolsky District
Municipal status
  Municipal districtKolsky Municipal District
  Urban settlementKola Urban Settlement
  Capital ofKola Urban Settlement
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
184380
Dialing code(s)+7 81553
OKTMO ID47605101001
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