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Nevinnomyssk

Nevinnomyssk (English)
Невинномысск (Russian)
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Location of Stavropol Krai in Russia
Nevinnomyssk is located in Stavropol Krai
Nevinnomyssk
Nevinnomyssk
Location of Nevinnomyssk in Stavropol Krai
Coordinates: 44°38′N 41°56′E / 44.633°N 41.933°E / 44.633; 41.933Coordinates: 44°38′N 41°56′E / 44.633°N 41.933°E / 44.633; 41.933
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Administrative status (as of July 2011)
Country Russia
Federal subject Stavropol Krai
Administratively subordinated to city of krai significance of Nevinnomyssk
Administrative center of city of krai significance of Nevinnomyssk
Municipal status (as of July 2010)
Urban okrug Nevinnomyssk Urban Okrug
Administrative center of Nevinnomyssk Urban Okrug
Head Konstantin Khramov
Representative body Council of Deputies
Statistics
Area 100.397 km2 (38.763 sq mi)
Population (2010 Census) 118,360 inhabitants
Rank in 2010 138th
Density 1,179/km2 (3,050/sq mi)
Time zone MSK (UTC+03:00)
Founded 1825
City status since 1939
Postal code(s) 357100
Dialing code(s) +7 86554
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Nevinnomyssk (Russian: Невинномы́сск) is a city in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located on both banks of the Kuban River at its confluence with the Bolshoy Zelenchuk River, 54 kilometers (34 mi) south of Stavropol. Population: 118,360 (2010 Census); 132,141 (2002 Census);121,355 (1989 Census); 92,000 (1973); 40,000 (1959).

Nevinnomyssk was founded in 1825 as a stanitsa near a small fort. It was granted town status in 1939.

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the city of krai significance of Nevinnomyssk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the city of krai significance of Nevinnomyssk is incorporated as Nevinnomyssk Urban Okrug.

The Nevinnomyssk Canal starts in Nevinnomyssk. The Nevinnomysk Nitrogen plant is a major fertilizer manufacturer and the city's main employer. There are also several other chemical plants in the town.

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