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Sokol, Magadan Oblast

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Sokol (Russian: Со́кол) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Magadan Oblast, Russia, located 49 kilometers (30 mi) north of Magadan on the Kolyma Highway (federal highway M56) section connecting Magadan and Ust-Nera, and is also on the proposed rail link connecting the Amur Yakutsk Mainline with Magadan. Population: 4,685 (2010 Census); 4,715 (2002 Census); 8,011 (1989 Census).

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Map of Sokol, Magadan Oblast, Russia, 685918

History

It was founded in 1962 and was granted urban-type settlement status in 1964. It is serving and housing the workers of the Sokol Airport.

Transportation

It is the site of the Sokol Airport.

References

Sokol, Magadan Oblast Wikipedia