Belovo, Russia

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Belovo (Russian: Белово) is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, located on the Bachat River 170 km south of Kemerovo. Population: 82,425 (2002 Census); 93,108 (1989 Census).

Known since 1726 as the village of Belovo. Town status since 1938.

It contains one of the largest industrial centers of the Kuznetsk Basin, with a zinc plant, a thermal power station, and coal mines.


Coat of arms of Kemerovo Oblast Cities and towns in Kemerovo Oblast Flag of Russia
Administrative center: Kemerovo

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