Volkhov
Volkhov
Волхов | |
|---|---|
In Volkhov | |
Location of Volkhov | |
| Coordinates: 59°55′N 32°18′E / 59.917°N 32.300°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Leningrad Oblast |
| Administrative district | Volkhovsky District |
| Settlement municipal formation | Volkhovskoye Settlement Municipal Formation |
| Founded | Beginning of the 20th century |
| Town status since | December 27, 1933 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 47,182 |
| • Capital of | Volkhovsky District, Volkhovskoye Settlement Municipal Formation |
| • Municipal district | Volkhovsky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Volkhovskoye Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Volkhovsky Municipal District, Volkhovskoye Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 187401–187404, 187406, 187409 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 81363 |
| OKTMO ID | 41609101001 |
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Volkhov (Russian: Во́лхов) is an industrial town and the administrative center of Volkhovsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the river Volkhov 122 kilometers (76 mi) east of St. Petersburg. Population: 47,182 (2010 Census); 46,596 (2002 Census); 50,325 (1989 Soviet census).
It was previously known as Zvanka (until December 27, 1933), Volkhovstroy (until April 11, 1940).