Krasnohvardiiske
Krasnohvardiiske, also known as Krasnogvardeyskoye or Kurman, is an urban-type settlement in the Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and annexed by Russia. The town also serves as the administrative center of Krasnohvardiiske Raion (district) - also known as Kurman Raion - and houses the district's local administration buildings. Its population is 11,134 (2014 Census).
Krasnohvardiiske
Красногвардійське | |
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Urban-type settlement | |
Krasnohvardiiske from the air from the south, Maryanivka is at the foreground | |
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Krasnohvardiiske Location of Krasnohvardiiske in Crimea | |
| Coordinates: 45°29′41″N 34°17′41″E | |
| Country | Disputed Russia, Ukraine |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Raion | Krasnohvardiiske Raion |
| Town status | 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Town Head | Viktor Kozytskyi |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 11,134 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 97000 |
| Area code | +380 6556 |
The former Veseloye air base is located nearby.
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