Ordzhonikidze, Ukraine
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| Ordzhonikidze Орджонікідзе | |||
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| city of oblast subordinance | |||
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| Oblast | Dnipropetrovsk Oblast | ||
| First settled | 1883 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | ||
| Population (2011) | |||
| • Total | 41,894 | ||
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) | ||
Ordzhonikidze (Ukrainian: Орджонікідзе; Russian: Орджоникидзе) is a mining city of oblast subordinance in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of central Ukraine. It is located at around 47°40′N 34°3′E / 47.667°N 34.050°ECoordinates: 47°40′N 34°3′E / 47.667°N 34.050°E. The city is named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze.
History
The city was founded in 1883 as a mining town named Prychepylivtsi near a manganese mine which still dominates the life of the city. Ordzhonikidze is located on the site of the 17th century Chortomlyk Sich.
Notable residents
- Dasha Astafieva - January 2009 Playboy Playmate
See also
- Privat Group (corporation in control of the city's industry)
- Ordjonikidze
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