Kavalerovsky District Explained

En Name:Kavalerovsky District
Ru Name:Кавалеровский район
Image View:Вид на озеро "Зеркальное" со стороны бухты.jpg
Coordinates:44.2667°N 138°W
Flag Caption:Flag of Kavalerovsky Municipal District
Image Coa:Gerb-Kavalerovsky-region.gif
Coa Caption:Coat of arms of Kavalerovsky Municipal District
Federal Subject:Primorsky Krai
Adm Data As Of:December 2013
Adm Ctr Type:urban-type settlement
Adm Ctr Name:Kavalerovo
No Of Urban-Type Settlements:3
No Of Rural Localities:7
Mun Data As Of:May 2015
Mun Formation1:Kavalerovsky Municipal District
Mun Formation1 No Of Urban Settlements:1
Mun Formation1 No Of Rural Settlements:1
Area Km2:4215.2
Pop 2010Census:25833
Urban Pop 2010Census:94.3%
Rural Pop 2010Census:5.7%
Established Date:June 3, 1954
Website:http://kavalerovsky.ru
Date:June 2015

Kavalerovsky District (Russian: Кавале́ровский райо́н) is an administrative[1] and municipal[2] district (raion), one of the twenty-two in Primorsky Krai, Russia. It is located in the central western portion of the krai and borders with the territory of Dalnegorsk Town Under Krai Jurisdiction in the north and northeast, the Sea of Japan in the east, Olginsky District in the south, and with Chuguyevsky District in the west. The area of the district is 4215.2km2.[3] Its administrative center is the urban locality (an urban-type settlement) of Kavalerovo. Population: The population of Kavalerovo accounts for 59.5% of the district's total population.

Geography

Forests cover 80% of the district's territory. Fauna is represented by such rare species as the Siberian tiger, snow leopard, deer, and the Amur wild cat.

History

The district was established on June 3, 1954[4] when it was split from Tetyukhinsky District.

Economy

Kavalerovsky District is one of the krai's main tin mining regions. There are also deposits of lead and zinc ores, brown coal, gold dust, and boric raw materials. A number of large enterprises are located in the district, such as the Khrustalnaya Mining Company which specializes in tin mining; JSC Apeks, which is a gold mining enterprise; and JSC Zenit, which specializes in brown coal mining. There are also forestry enterprises engaged in lumber cutting and sawtimber production. Agriculture is not well developed.

Tourism

The mountainous landscape, rich flora and fauna including pristine pine forests, fresh air, and pure water make this district attractive for tourism and recreation activities.

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Notes and References

  1. Law #161-KZ
  2. Law #180-KZ
  3. Russian: Официальный сайт Законодательного Собрания Приморского края. Russian: Сборник "Муниципальные образования Приморского края" (Official website of the Legislative Assembly of Primorsky Krai. Municipal Formations of Primorsky Krai)
  4. Official website of Kavalerovsky District. About the District