Yefremov (town)

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Coordinates: 53.1531° N 38.0947° E

Coat of arms of Yefremov
Coat of arms of Yefremov

Yefremov (Russian: Ефре́мов) is a town in Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the Krasivaya Mecha River (Don's tributary), 149 km south of Tula. Population: 47,256 (2002 Census); 56,740 (1989 Census).

It was founded in 1637 as a fortress defending the southern borders of the Tsardom of Russia. It received town status in 1777.


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

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