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Safonovo, Safonovsky District, Smolensk Oblast

Town in Smolensk Oblast, Russia

Summary

Town in Smolensk Oblast, Russia

FieldValue
en_nameSafonovo
ru_nameСафоново
image_skylineLenin st. Safonovo.JPG
image_captionLenina Street in Safonovo
coordinates
map_label_positionright
image_coaГерб_Сафоново.gif
federal_subjectSmolensk Oblast
federal_subject_ref
adm_district_jurSafonovsky District
adm_district_jur_ref
adm_selsoviet_jurSafonovskoye
adm_selsoviet_typeUrban settlement
adm_selsoviet_jur_ref
adm_ctr_of1Safonovsky District
adm_ctr_of1_ref
adm_ctr_of2Safonovskoye Urban Settlement
adm_ctr_of2_ref
inhabloc_catTown
inhabloc_cat_ref
mun_district_jurSafonovsky Municipal District
mun_district_jur_ref
urban_settlement_jurSafonovskoye Urban Settlement
urban_settlement_jur_ref
mun_admctr_of1Safonovsky Municipal District
mun_admctr_of1_ref
mun_admctr_of2Safonovskoye Urban Settlement
mun_admctr_of2_ref
area_km230.43
area_km2_ref
pop_2010census46116
pop_2010census_ref
established_date1859
established_titleFirst mentioned
current_cat_date1952
postal_codes215500, 215502, 215503, 215505, 215506, 215569

Safonovo () is a town and the administrative center of Safonovsky District in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Vopets River 102 km northeast of Smolensk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

Geography

The town is located on the Vopets River 102 km northeast of Smolensk, the administrative center of the oblast.

Climate

Safonovo has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb in the Köppen climate classification).

History

The village of Safonovo was first mentioned in 1859. In 1918, it became the administrative center of Safonovskaya Volost, and since 1929 it served as the administrative center of Safonovsky District. In the 1930s, large deposits of brown coal were discovered there. In 1938, the village was granted urban-type settlement status, and in 1952—town status.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Safonovo serves as the administrative center of Safonovsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Safonovsky District as Safonovskoye Urban Settlement. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Safonovsky Municipal District.

Economy

Safonovo Electric Machines Factory—a manufacturer of powerful electric motors and generators, and PO Avangard—a significant producer of parts made out of glass- and carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers, are located in the town.

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References

  1. {{OKTMO reference. 66 641 101
  2. Resolution #261
  3. Law #134-z
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