Zheleznogorsk, Industrial city in Kursk Oblast, Russia
Zheleznogorsk occupies 111 square kilometers of territory at an elevation of 220 meters above sea level in western Russia.
The city emerged in 1957 as a strategic settlement to exploit the iron ore deposits within the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly region.
The Metallurgical Institute in Zheleznogorsk educates professionals in mining and metal processing techniques, maintaining the industrial knowledge base.
With a population of 95,578 residents, the city provides extensive mining employment opportunities through its iron ore extraction facilities.
The Kursk Magnetic Anomaly beneath Zheleznogorsk contains the largest iron ore concentration in Russia, influencing the entire regional development.
Location: Kursk Oblast
Inception: October 2, 1957
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
Website: http://adminzhel.ru
GPS coordinates: 52.33333,35.36667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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