Gorno-Altaysk
| Gorno-Altaysk (English) Горно-Алтайск (Russian) Туулу Алтай (Altay) |
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| Administrative status (as of November 2008) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Altai Republic |
| Administratively subordinated to | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Capital of | Altai Republic |
| Administrative center of | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Municipal status (as of June 2012) | |
| Urban okrug | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Administrative center of | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Mayor | Viktor Oblogin |
| Representative body | Town Council of Deputies |
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| Area (November 2012) | 95.5 km2 (36.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Census) | 56,933 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 289th |
| Population (January 2013 est.) | 60,828 inhabitants |
| Density | 596/km2 (1,540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | KRAT (UTC+07:00) |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Town status since | February 27, 1928 |
| Previous names |
Ulala (until June 23, 1932), Oyrot-Tura (until January 7, 1948) |
| Postal code(s) | 649000, 649002, 649006, 649007, 649700 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 38822 |
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Gorno-Altaysk (Russian: Го́рно-Алта́йск; Altai: Туулу Алтай, Tuulu Altay) is the capital town of the Altai Republic, Russia. Population: 56,933 (2010 Census);53,538 (2002 Census);46,436 (1989 Census).
The selo of Ulala (Улала) was established in 1824 when migrants moved to this area from Biysk. When Oirot Autonomous Oblast was established on June 1, 1922, Ulala became its administrative center. On February 27, 1928, Ulala was granted town status and on June 23, 1932, it was renamed Oyrot-Tura (Ойрот-Тура). Present name was given to the town on January 7, 1948.
Gorno-Altaysk is the capital of the republic. Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status.
The town is served by the Gorno-Altaysk Airport.
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