Borovsky District

Located in the northern part of Kaluga Oblast, Borovsky District extends across 759 square kilometers of land featuring three towns and 112 rural settlements.

The district was formally established on July 12, 1929, and originally belonged to Moscow Oblast until 1944 when it became part of Kaluga Oblast.

The district contains the St. Paphnutius Monastery from 1444, which houses a cathedral constructed during the reign of Boris Godunov in the 16th century.

The district's population has grown from 61,401 in 2010 to 76,097 in 2021, with Borovsk serving as the administrative center at 160 meters elevation.

The Protva River flows through the district, connecting the three main urban areas of Borovsk, Balabanovo, and Yermolino with numerous rural settlements.

Location: Kaluga Oblast

Inception: July 12, 1929

Capital city: Borovsk

Elevation above the sea: 160 m

Website: http://www.borovskr.ru/

Website: http://borovskr.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.21667,36.48333

Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:12