Novokubansk (Russian: Новокуба́нск) is a town and the administrative center of Novokubansky District of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located on the Kuban River. Population: 35,199 (2020), 34,880 (2010 Russian census);[2] 35,400 (2002 Census);[6] 30,201 (1989 Soviet census).[7] The population of Novokubansk accounts for 40.4% of the district's total population.[2]
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| Coordinates: 45°06′N 41°02′E / 45.100°N 41.033°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Krasnodar Krai[1] |
| Administrative district | Novokubansky District[1] |
| Town | Novokubansk[1] |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Town status since | 1966 |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 34,880 |
| • Capital of | Novokubansky District,[1] Town of Novokubansk[1] |
| • Municipal district | Novokubansky Municipal District[3] |
| • Urban settlement | Novokubanskoye Urban Settlement[3] |
| • Capital of | Novokubansky Municipal District,[3] Novokubanskoye Urban Settlement[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [4]) |
| Postal code(s)[5] | 352240 — 352244 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 86195 |
| OKTMO ID | 03634101001 |
History
When the Caucasian War ended, in 1867, former soldiers decided to settle in a place which is now known as Novokubansk.[citation needed] In 1936, Novokubansk became the administrative center of Novokubansky District. During World War II, the town was occupied by the German troops on August 6, 1942 and remained occupied until its liberation on January 25, 1943. Six soldiers were killed and sixteen were wounded during the last battle. Rapidly growing Novokubansk was granted town status 1966.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Novokubansk serves as the administrative center of Novokubansky District.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Novokubansky District as the Town of Novokubansk.[1] As a municipal division, the Town of Novokubansk is incorporated within Novokubansky Municipal District as Novokubanskoye Urban Settlement.[3]
Economy
Major federal roads and railway pass near Novokubansk. The town is very developed and it is the center of local food processing industry and agriculture. Surrounding Novokubansk are a number of orchards and wineries. A local brandy Big Prize is a famous product of one of the biggest wineries in the town. A large sugarcane production plant is situated at outskirts of Novokubansk. Also, one of the largest local experimental-industrial farms is headquartered in Novokubansk.
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- Управление по взаимодействию с органами местного самоуправления Администрации Краснодарского края. Справочная информация №34.01-707/13-03 от 23 мая 2013 г. «Реестр административно-территориальных единиц Краснодарского края». (Department of Cooperation with the Organs of the Local Self-Government of the Administration of Krasnodar Krai. Reference Information #34.01-707/13-03 of May 23, 2013 Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units of Krasnodar Krai. ).
- Законодательное Собрание Краснодарского края. Закон №1233-КЗ от 4 мая 2007 г. «Об установлении границ муниципального образования Новокубанский район, наделении его статусом муниципального района, образовании в его составе муниципальных образований — городского и сельских поселений — и установлении их границ», в ред. Закона №1756-КЗ от 3 июня 2009 г «О внесении изменений в некоторые законодательные акты Краснодарского края об установлении границ муниципальных образований». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Информационный бюллетень ЗС Краснодарского края", №53 (I), 21 мая 2007 г. (Legislative Assembly of Krasnodar Krai. Law #1233-KZ of May 4, 2007 On the Establishment of the Borders of the Municipal Formation of Novokubansky District, on Granting It the Status of a Municipal District, on the Establishment of the Municipal Formations—Urban and Rural Settlements—Within Its Structure and on the Establishment of Their Borders, as amended by the Law #1756-KZ of June 3, 2009 On Amending Several Legislative Acts of Krasnodar Krai on the Establishment of the Borders of the Municipal Formations. Effective as of the day of the official publication.).