Korocha

Korocha (Russian: Коро́ча) is a town and the administrative center of Korochansky District in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Korocha River (Seversky Donets' tributary), 57 kilometers (35 mi) northeast of Belgorod, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 5,623(2021 Census); 5,877(2010 Census); 6,046(2002 Census); 5,755(1989 Census).

Korocha
Короча
Location of Korocha
Korocha
Location of Korocha
Korocha
Korocha (Belgorod Oblast)
Coordinates: 50°49′N 37°12′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectBelgorod Oblast
Administrative districtKorochansky District
Known since1638
Town status since1708
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
  Total5,877
  Estimate 
(2018)
5,853 (−0.4%)
Administrative status
  Capital ofKorochansky District
Municipal status
  Municipal districtKorochansky Municipal District
  Urban settlementKorocha Urban Settlement
  Capital ofKorochansky Municipal District, Korocha Urban Settlement
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code(s)
309210, 309249
Dialing code(s)+7 47231
OKTMO ID14640101001
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