Kurlovo (town), Vladimir Oblast explained

En Name:Kurlovo
Ru Name:Курлово
Coordinates:55.45°N 79°W
Map Label Position:right
Image Coa:Coat_of_Arms_of_Kurlovo_(Vladimir_oblast).png
Federal Subject:Vladimir Oblast
Adm District Jur:Gus-Khrustalny District
Inhabloc Cat:Town
Mun District Jur:Gus-Khrustalny Municipal District
Urban Settlement Jur:Kurlovo Urban Settlement
Mun Admctr Of:Kurlovo Urban Settlement
Pop 2010Census:6764
Established Date:1811
Current Cat Date:1998
Prev Name1:Kurlovsky
Website:http://kurlovo-city.ru/

Kurlovo (Russian: Курлово) is a town in Gus-Khrustalny District of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located 80km (50miles) south of Vladimir, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

History

It was founded in 1811 as a settlement near a glass factory and was originally called Kurlovsky (Russian: Курловский). It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1927 and town status in 1998, at which time it was also given its present name.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kurlovo is directly subordinated to Gus-Khrustalny District.[1] As a municipal division, the town of Kurlovo is incorporated within Gus-Khrustalny Municipal District as Kurlovo Urban Settlement.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Resolution #433
  2. Law #69-OZ