Tambov region is a subject of the Russian Federation. Its area is about 35 thousand square meters. km In the list of areas is in 63rd place. It is located in the south of the East European Plain. She was awarded the Order of Lenin. In total, more than 1 million people live in the region. According to the population among other regions of Russia, it occupies the 48th place. In total, there are 307 municipalities in this area. Urban districts - 7. The list, which can be viewed below, shows the largest cities in the Tambov region. It is composed by increasing population.
- Kirsanov. About 17 thousand people live in it. In the ranking of Russian cities takes 737th place.
- Uvarovo. For 2016, a little less than 25 thousand people live here. It is located on the 585th place (data relevant on 01/01/2015).
- Kotovsk. Industrial satellite of Tambov. The population is more than 30 thousand people. Among the cities of Russia, it occupies 495th place.
- Morshansk. The administrative center of the district of the same name. About 40 thousand people live in it. In the ranking of Russian cities, it occupies the 395th position in terms of population.
- Rasskazovo. It is a district center. For 2016, almost 45 thousand people live in it, occupies 354th place.
- Michurinsk. By population it is second only to Tambov. In 2016, according to the census, the number of inhabitants is almost 95 thousand people. In Russia it is at 181st place.
- Tambov. It is the administrative center. About 290 thousand people live in it. If we compare the rest of the cities of the Tambov region, Tambov is the largest. In Russia, it occupies the 68th place.
In addition to urban districts, there are also municipal areas, urban and rural settlements.
Zherdevka
In total, there are 8 cities in the Tambov region. 7 of them are indicated above. The last is the town of Zherdevka. It forms an urban settlement. Currently, about 15 thousand people live in it. If we compare the remaining Russian cities in terms of population, Zherdevka is in 808th place. Since 2000, there has been a sharp decrease in the number of inhabitants. For 16 years, this figure was almost 4000. Before getting the status of a city in 1954, Zherdevka was called the village. Chibizovka. At this time, about 10 thousand people already lived here. If we compare the rest of the cities of the Tambov region, then this is considered the smallest.
Kirsanov
The next city after Zherdevka in terms of population is Kirsanov. As mentioned above, its population reaches almost 17 thousand people. It occupies an area of about 11 square meters. km This city has an agricultural specialization. Here enterprises operate: a sugar factory, a dairy and a meat and poultry plant, a cannery. There are also enterprises specializing in mechanical engineering and metalworking.
Uvarovo
Talking about the cities of the Tambov region, you can not keep silent about Uvarovo. It covers an area of 23 square meters. km The status of the city was obtained in 1966. It is located on the right bank of the Vorona River. The distance from Tambov to Uvarov is more than 110 km. Over the past 10 years, the population has decreased by more than 4000. For 2016, 24.5 thousand people live here. Currently, there are two factories operating in the city - an oil mill and a sugar mill, as well as the Granit-M organization (considered one of the best in Russia). Previously, there were other enterprises, however, they are currently closed. This is a brick, vegetable drying, chemical and dairy plants.
Kotovsk
Kotovsk (Tambov region) was founded in 1914. It forms an urban district. The status of the city was received in 1940. It is located on the territory, whose area is about 17 square meters. km It is located very close to the administrative center of the region - Tambov. The distance between these cities is 15 km. Currently, 30.7 thousand people live here. At the end of the twentieth century, the population began to decline. Since 1996, the number of inhabitants in the city has decreased by about 8000. Kotovsk (Tambov Region) is developing in four main industrial areas: mechanical engineering, food, chemical and light industry. In total, there are 7 enterprises in the city, and there is also its own CHP. Currently, there are three schools, a boarding school, an industrial technical school, a polytechnic college, and houses of creativity.
Morshansk
The fourth most populous city is Morshansk. It is located on an area of almost 19 square meters. km Previously considered the center of the grain trade. Until 1779, the modern city of Morshansk in the Tambov region was considered a village. It was called Morsha. However, by decree of Catherine II, the village was transformed into a county town. Currently, almost 40 thousand people live in Morshansk. Food, tobacco, chemical, and cloth industries are developed here. Building materials are also being produced and a locomotive depot is operating . Located north of Tambov at a distance of 90 km.
Rasskazovo
The city of Rasskazovo in the Tambov Region was founded in 1697. The village became known thanks to the peasant who received the royal certificate. Residents were mainly engaged in viscous stocking, soap production and leather dressing. In 1744, the distillery started operating, in 1754 - cloth production. Thanks to the rapid development of industry, the village began to grow gradually. The status of the city was assigned in 1926. Currently, Rasskazovo Square is a little more than 36 square meters. km In 2016, the number of residents decreased to 44.2 thousand people. It is worth noting that the largest indicator of the population in 1990 was almost 51,000. Rasskazovo is the industrial satellite city of Tambov.
Michurinsk
The city of Michurinsk in the Tambov region is the second in the region in terms of population. It got its modern name in 1932. Previously it was called Kozlov. It was founded in 1635. The modern city covers an area of 78 square meters. km He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor. At the beginning of the XXI century, the population was more than 120 thousand people. However, after 15 years, you can see a significant decrease in the number of residents by almost 25,000. According to the 2016 census, only 94,741 people are currently living in the city. The city of Michurinsk in the Tambov Region is an industrial and cultural center, an important railway junction. For achievements in the agricultural sector, he was given the status of a science city of the Russian Federation.
Tambov
The most important industrial, cultural and economic center is the city of Tambov. It is the largest in the region. It covers an area of more than 90 square meters. km He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Currently, almost 290 thousand people live in it. Unfortunately, in the city the birth rate is less than mortality. That is why the population is gradually decreasing. The main economic areas: mechanical engineering, maintenance, light, food and chemical industries.