Country Russia Area 6 km² | Federal subject Vladimir Oblast Local time Sunday 7:54 AM | |
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Administrative district Gus-Khrustalny District Municipal district Gus-Khrustalny Municipal District Urban settlement Kurlovo Urban Settlement Administrative center of Kurlovo Urban Settlement Weather 1°C, Wind SE at 14 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Kurlovo (Russian: Курлово) is a town in Gus-Khrustalny District of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located 80 kilometers (50 mi) south of Vladimir, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 6,764 (2010 Census); 7,433 (2002 Census).
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Map of Kurlovo, Vladimir Oblast, Russia, 601570
History
It was founded in 1811 as a settlement near a glass factory and was originally called Kurlovsky (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. As a municipal division, the town of Kurlovo is incorporated within Gus-Khrustalny Municipal District as Kurlovo Urban Settlement.
References
Kurlovo (town), Vladimir Oblast Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA