Azov
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Azov (Russian: Азов, IPA: [ɐˈzof] ⓘ), previously known as Azak (Turki/Kypchak: ازاق),[9] is a town in Rostov Oblast, Russia, situated on the Don River just 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) from the Sea of Azov, which derives its name from the town. Population: 81,924 (2021 Census);[10] 82,937 (2010 Russian census);[3] 82,090 (2002 Census);[11] 80,297 (1989 Soviet census).[12]
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Azov
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Coordinates: 47°06′30″N 39°25′05″E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Rostov Oblast[1] |
Founded | 13th century[2] |
Town status since | 1708 |
Government | |
• Leader | Sergey Bezdolny |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 82,937 |
• Estimate (2018)[4] | 80,721 (−2.7%) |
• Rank | 198th in 2010 |
• Subordinated to | Azov Urban Okrug[1] |
• Capital of | Azovsky District,[1] Azov Urban Okrug[1] |
• Urban okrug | Azov Urban Okrug[5] |
• Capital of | Azov Urban Okrug,[5] Azovsky Municipal District[6] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [7]) |
Postal code(s)[8] | 346780 |
Dialing code(s) | +7 86342 |
OKTMO ID | 60704000001 |
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