Gorodishche, Penza Oblast

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Coordinates: 53.2747° N 45.7008° E

Gorodishche (Russian: Городи́ще) is a town in Penza Oblast, Russia, located on the Yulovka River (Sura's tributary) 48 km east of Penza. Population: 8,281 (2002 Census); 7,926 (1989 Census).

Founded in 1681 as a fortress; town status since 1780.


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

Belinsky | Gorodishche | Kamenka | Kuznetsk | Nikolsk | Nizhny Lomov | Serdobsk | Spassk | Sursk | Zarechny


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