Kovrov
Kovrov (Russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River, a tributary of the Oka. Kovrov's population as of the 2021 Census was 132,417, down from 145,214 recorded in the 2010 Census, and further down from 155,499 recorded in the 2002 Census and 159,942 recorded in the 1989 Census. In terms of population, it is the second-largest city in Vladimir Oblast after Vladimir. In 1977, Kovrov's population had been estimated at 140,000.
Kovrov
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The city duma building | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Kovrov | |
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| Coordinates: 56°22′06″N 41°18′39″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Vladimir Oblast |
| First mentioned | 1157 |
| City status since | 1778 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Council of People's Deputies |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.4 km2 (22.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 145,214 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 137,594 (−5.2%) |
| • Rank | 118th in 2010 |
| • Density | 2,500/km2 (6,600/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Subordinated to | City of Kovrov |
| • Capital of | Kovrovsky District, City of Kovrov |
Municipal status | |
| • Urban okrug | Kovrov Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Kovrov Urban Okrug, Kovrovsky Municipal District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 601900 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 49232 |
| OKTMO ID | 17725000001 |
| Website | kovrov-gorod |
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