Topki (town), Kemerovo Oblast

Topki is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. It serves as the administrative center of Topkinsky District, even though it is administratively separate from it.

Geography

The town is situated in the Kuznetsk Basin (Kuzbass) region of southwestern Siberia. It is located approximately 28 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of Kemerovo, the administrative center of Kemerovo Oblast.

History

Topki was founded in 1914 as a settlement serving the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. It was granted town status in 1933. Its growth was largely tied to its function as a railway junction and related industries.

Administrative and Municipal Status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Topki serves as the administrative center of Topkinsky District. As a municipal division, the town of Topki is incorporated as Topkinskoye Urban Settlement within Topkinsky Municipal District.

Economy

The town's economy is significantly influenced by its railway junction. Key industries include railway transport, food processing, and building materials production.

Population

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Transportation

Topki is a major railway junction on the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting it to other regions of Russia and beyond. The town is also served by a network of roads, providing access to nearby cities and towns.