Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai
Krasnokamensk (Russian: Краснокаменск, IPA: [krəsnɐˈkamʲɪnsk]) is a town and the administrative center of Krasnokamensky District in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located near the Sino-Russian border, 535 kilometers (332 mi) southeast of Chita, the administrative center of the krai. It is best known as the site for Russia's largest uranium mine. Population: 55,666 (2010 Census); 55,920 (2002 Census); 66,872 (1989 Census).
Krasnokamensk
Краснокаменск | |
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A street in Krasnokamensk | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Krasnokamensk | |
Krasnokamensk Location of Krasnokamensk Krasnokamensk Krasnokamensk (Zabaykalsky Krai) | |
| Coordinates: 50°06′N 118°02′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Zabaykalsky Krai |
| Administrative district | Krasnokamensky District |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Town status since | 1969 |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 55,666 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 52,299 (−6%) |
| • Rank | 295th in 2010 |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Krasnokamensky District |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Krasnokamensky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Krasnokamensk Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Krasnokamensky Municipal District, Krasnokamensk Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (MSK+6 ) |
| Postal code(s) | 674670, 674673, 674674, 674676, 674677, 674684 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 30245 |
| OKTMO ID | 76621101001 |
| Website | красно-каменск |
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