Zhukov, Kaluga Oblast

Zhukov
Жуков
Welcome sign at the entrance to Zhukov
Interactive map of Zhukov
Zhukov
Location of Zhukov
Zhukov
Zhukov (Kaluga Oblast)
Coordinates: 55°02′N 36°45′E / 55.033°N 36.750°E / 55.033; 36.750
CountryRussia
Federal subjectKaluga Oblast
Administrative districtZhukovsky District
Foundedearly 17th century
Town status since1996
Elevation
135 m (443 ft)
Population
 • Total
12,131
 • Estimate 
(2023)
15,656 (+29.1%)
 • Capital ofZhukovsky District
 • Municipal districtZhukovsky Municipal District
 • Urban settlementZhukov Urban Settlement
 • Capital ofZhukovsky Municipal District, Zhukov Urban Settlement
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code
249190–249192
OKTMO ID29613101001
Websitemy-zhukov.ru

Zhukov (Russian: Жу́ков) is a town and the administrative center of Zhukovsky District in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Ugodka River (Protva's tributary) 90 kilometers (56 mi) northwest of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 16,224 (2021 census); 12,131 (2010 census); 12,306 (2002 census); 2,888 (1989 Soviet census).