Alatyr, Administrative center in Chuvash Republic, Russia
Located at the confluence of the Sura and Alatyr Rivers, this town spans 41.70 square kilometers and maintains an elevation of 130 meters.
Founded in 1552 as a defensive fortification on a former Mordvin settlement, Alatyr received its official town status in 1780 under Russian governance.
The local population of 35,298 residents consists of Russians representing 87.3 percent, Mordvins 7.2 percent, and Chuvash 4.1 percent of inhabitants.
The town operates on Moscow Standard Time UTC+3 and connects to other regions through the Moscow-Ryazan-Kazan railroad line established in 1894.
Alatyr functions as the administrative center of Alatyrsky District while maintaining a separate municipal status as Alatyr Urban Okrug.
Location: Chuvashia
Inception: 1552
Elevation above the sea: 130 m
Website: https://galatr.cap.ru
GPS coordinates: 54.85000,46.58333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:54
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