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Introduction (from Wikipedia):Kazan (Russian: Каза́нь; Tatar: Казан, Qazan) is the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, and one of Russia's largest cities. It is a major industrial, commercial and cultural center, and remains the most important center of
Coordinates 55°47′N 49°10′E / 55.783, 49.167Coordinates:55°47′N 49°10′E / 55.783, 49.167
Coat of Arms:Flag
City Day:August 30
Federal subject In jurisdiction of Capital of:Republic of Tatarstan Republic of Tatarstan Republic of Tatarstan
Charter:Charter of Kazan
Municipal status:Urban okrug
Mayor:Ilsur Metshin
Legislative body:City Duma
Area:425.2 km² (164.2 sq mi)
Population - Rank - Density:1,105,289 inhabitants 8th 2,599.5/km² (6,732.7/sq mi)
Founded:~1005
Mentioned in chronicle:1177
Capital of khanate since:1438
Conquered by Russia:1552
Capital of Tatarstan since:1920
Postal code:420xxx
Dialing code:+7 843

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