Kachkanar, Mining city in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Kachkanar is a city located in Sverdlovsk Oblast in the Ural Mountains region of Russia. It sits in a valley between two rivers and has grown as an industrial center focused on extracting and processing natural resources.
Kachkanar was founded in the 1950s to develop iron ore mining in the northern Ural region. The city grew rapidly as an industrial center and shaped the economy of this remote area.
Residents of Kachkanar maintain connections with international communities through municipal partnerships with Sëlva in Italy and Maladzyechna in Belarus.
The city connects to the railway network, allowing travel to larger regional centers. Visitors should expect cold winters and pack appropriate warm clothing for the climate.
The population of Kachkanar demonstrates consistent changes, decreasing from 48,251 in 1989 to 41,426 in 2010 according to official census data.
Location: Kachkanar Urban Okrug
Inception: 1957
Elevation above the sea: 330 m
Website: http://admkgo.ru
GPS coordinates: 58.70000,59.48333
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:06
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