Alatyr, Chuvash Republic
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Alatyr is a historic town in the Chuvash Republic, situated at the confluence of the Sura and Alatyr Rivers. It was founded in the sixteenth century as a fortified Russian outpost. The town gained significant economic importance following the construction of the regional railroad.
Statistics
Area
41.70 km²
Population
32,265