Zavodoukovsk

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Zavodoukovsk (Russian: Заводоуко́вск) is a town in Tyumen Oblast, Russia, located on the Bolshoy Uk River (an arm of the Tobol) some 96 km southeast of Tyumen. Population: 25,200 (2005 est.); 25,674 (2002 Census).

Zavodoukovsk was founded in 1729 as a village of Ukovskaya (Уко́вская). In 1787, it was renamed to Zavodoukovskoye (Заводоуко́вское). It was granted town status in 1960.


Coat of arms of Tyumen Oblast Cities and towns in Tyumen Oblast Flag of Russia
Administrative center: Tyumen

Ishim | Tobolsk | Yalutorovsk | Zavodoukovsk

Coordinates: 56°30′N 66°33′E