Krasnohvardiiske
Красногвардійське | |
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Coordinates: 45°29′41″N 34°17′41″E / 45.49472°N 34.29472°E | |
Country | Ukraine (occupied by Russia) |
Crimea | Crimea (de jure) |
Raion | Kurman Raion (de jure) |
Federal subject | Crimea (de facto) |
District | Krasnohvardiiske District (de facto) |
Town status | 1957 |
Government | |
• Town Head | Viktor Kozytskyi |
Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 11,134 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
Postal code | 97000 |
Area code | +380 6556 |
Krasnohvardiiske,[a] also known as Krasnogvardeyskoye[b][2] or Kurman,[c] is an urban-type settlement in the Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and annexed by Russia. The town also serves as the administrative center of Krasnohvardiiske Raion (district) - also known as Kurman Raion - and houses the district's local administration buildings.[3] Its population is 11,134 (2014 Census).[4]
The former Veseloye air base is located nearby.
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