Krymsk

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Krymsk

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Krymsk is a town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, serving as the administrative centre of Krymsky District though not part of it. Founded in 1858 as the fortress Krymskaya, it became a town in 1958 and was the first capital of the Greek Autonomous District (1930‑1932). The town suffered severe flooding in July 2012, killing over 150 people.

Statistics

Area

47.04 km²

Population

57,927

Location