Novokubansk Explained

En Name:Novokubansk
Ru Name:Новокубанск
Coordinates:45.1°N 43°W
Map Label Position:top
Image Coa:Coat of Arms of Novokubansk (Krasnodar krai).png
Federal Subject:Krasnodar Krai
Adm District Jur:Novokubansky District
Adm Selsoviet Jur:Novokubansk
Adm Selsoviet Type:Town
Adm Ctr Of1:Novokubansky District
Adm Ctr Of2:Town of Novokubansk
Inhabloc Cat:Town
Mun District Jur:Novokubansky Municipal District
Urban Settlement Jur:Novokubanskoye Urban Settlement
Mun Admctr Of1:Novokubansky Municipal District
Mun Admctr Of2:Novokubanskoye Urban Settlement
Pop 2010Census:34880
Established Date:1867
Current Cat Date:1966
Postal Codes:352240 — 352244
Dialing Codes:86195

Novokubansk (Russian: Новокуба́нск) is a town and the administrative center of Novokubansky District of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located on the Kuban River. Population: 35,199 (2020), The population of Novokubansk accounts for 40.4% of the district's total population.

History

When the Caucasian War ended, in 1867, former soldiers decided to settle in a place which is now known as Novokubansk. In 1936, Novokubansk became the administrative center of Novokubansky District. During World War II, the town was occupied by the German troops on August 6, 1942 and remained occupied until its liberation on January 25, 1943. Six soldiers were killed and sixteen were wounded during the last battle. Rapidly growing Novokubansk was granted town status 1966.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Novokubansk serves as the administrative center of Novokubansky District.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Novokubansky District as the Town of Novokubansk. As a municipal division, the Town of Novokubansk is incorporated within Novokubansky Municipal District as Novokubanskoye Urban Settlement.[2]

Economy

Major federal roads and railway pass near Novokubansk. The town is very developed and it is the center of local food processing industry and agriculture. Surrounding Novokubansk are a number of orchards and wineries. A local brandy Big Prize is a famous product of one of the biggest wineries in the town. A large sugarcane production plant is situated at outskirts of Novokubansk. Also, one of the largest local experimental-industrial farms is headquartered in Novokubansk.

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Notes and References

  1. Reference Information #34.01-707/13-03
  2. Law #1233-KZ