Gorlovka Ukraine city

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Gorlovka Ukraine city overview

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Gorlovka (Russian spelling) or Horlivka (Ukrainian spelling) is a city of Donetsk oblast (region) of Ukraine. Gorlovka city is an important railway junction of Donetsk region.

Gorlovka Ukraine city population - 275,000 (2007).
Gorlovka Ukraine city land area - 422 sq. km.
Gorlovka Ukraine city phone code - +380-6242.
Gorlovka Ukraine city postal codes - 84600-84690.

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Gorlovka Ukraine city history

First settlements of Cossacks in current Gorlovka city area appeared in the beginning of 18th century. In 1867 due to construction of Kursk-Kharkov-Azov railroad Gorlovka village appeared to be the home for railroad workers. It was named in honor of mining engineer P.N.Gorlov.

At the same time the industry of coal mining was developing quickly and in 1871-1874 the coal mine "Korsun Kop #1" was built. It was the largest coal mine in Donbass region. In 1886 first Russian mercury factory was built in Gorlovka town. In 1898 the population of Gorlovka was about 7,000. In 1913 there were 50 factories of various industries in Gorlovka with the total population of 30,000.

During the Soviet period Gorlovka city was an important coal mining center with the population of 337,000 (1979). In recent years a lot of mines were closed, and Gorlovka population reduced by 20%.