Chudovsky District

The Chudovsky District (Russian: Чу́довский райо́н) is an administrative and municipal district (raion) located in the northern part of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. Its administrative center is the town of Chudo.

The district borders Leningrad Oblast to the north, Kirishsky District of Leningrad Oblast to the northeast, Malovishersky District to the east, Novgorodsky District to the south, and Tosnensky District of Leningrad Oblast to the northwest. The total area of the district is approximately 2,331 square kilometers (899 sq mi).

As of the 2010 Census, the district's population was 22,174, with the urban locality of Chudo accounting for over half of this number. The district is traversed by the Volkhov River, which is a major waterway connecting Lake Ilmen to Lake Ladoga. The landscape is predominantly flat, characterized by forests and wetlands.

Historically, the area played a significant role due to its location on the ancient trade route between Novgorod and St. Petersburg. During World War II, the district was a site of intense fighting. Today, the economy of the Chudovsky District is based primarily on agriculture, timber processing, and some light industry. The district also benefits from its proximity to major transportation routes, including the M-10 federal highway and the Oktyabrskaya Railway, which connect Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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