Yurga

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Coat of arms of Yurga
Coat of arms of Yurga

Yurga (Russian: Юрга́) is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Talaya River (formerly called Yurga) at 55°43′23″N, 84°53′10″E. Population: 85,555 (2002 Census).

Yurga was founded in 1886. Work settlement status granted in 1942; town status since 1949.

The 74th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Ground Forces is based here.

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