Yurga is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, located on the Tom River and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Population:

History

It was founded in 1886. Work settlement status was granted to it in 1942; town status was granted in 1949.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Yurga serves as the administrative center of Yurginsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as Yurga Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Yurga Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Yurginsky Urban Okrug.

Military

The 74th Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Ground Forces is based here.

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