Nerekhta, Kostroma Oblast
| Nerekhta (English) Нерехта (Russian) |
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 Historical center of Nerekhta |
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| Administrative status (as of April 2014) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kostroma Oblast |
| Administratively subordinated to | town of oblast significance of Nerekhta |
| Administrative center of | Nerekhtsky District, town of oblast significance of Nerekhta |
| Municipal status (as of March 2014) | |
| Municipal district | Nerekhtsky Municipal District |
| Urban settlement | Nerekhta Urban Settlement |
| Administrative center of | Nerekhtsky Municipal District, Nerekhta Urban Settlement |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 22,828 inhabitants |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| Known since | early 13th century |
| Postal code(s) | 157800–157802 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 49431 |
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Nerekhta (Russian: Не́рехта) is a town in Kostroma Oblast, Russia. Population: 22,828 (2010 Census);26,002 (2002 Census);29,295 (1989 Census).
It has been known since the early 13th century. The town does not retain many marks of antiquity, apart from several 17th-century churches. It has been known for its textiles since the 19th century.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Nerekhta serves as the administrative center of Nerekhtsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Nerekhta—an administrative unit with a status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Nerekhta is incorporated within Nerekhtsky Municipal District as Nerekhta Urban Settlement.
Railway lines connect the town to Yaroslavl, Kostroma, and Ivanovo.
The bandy club Start[1] plays in a recreational league.
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