Belovo, Russia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For other uses, see Belovo.
Coat of arms of Belovo
Coat of arms of Belovo

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. It also is an important center of Siberia railroad, and has a huge depot and electronic signal system. Belovo is an educational center; it has two colleges and numerous trade schools.

v • d • e
Cities and towns in Kemerovo Oblast
Administrative center: Kemerovo
Coat of arms of Kemerovo Oblast
 This Siberian Federal District location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Coordinates: 54°25′N, 86°18′E