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
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| Coordinates: 68°53′N 33°05′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Murmansk Oblast |
| Administrative district | Kolsky District |
| Founded | 1565 |
| Town status since | August 2, 1965 |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,437 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 9,691 (−7.1%) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Kolsky District |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Kolsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Kola Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Kola Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 184380 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 81553 |
| OKTMO ID | 47605101001 |
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