Although quite small, it has the status of a city.

It got the status of a city in the early 17th century.

It was given the status of a city in 2008.

The town was raised to city status on August 8, 1954.

City status is granted to a place within a local government area.

By the end of 1910 the area was granted city status.

In 1938 it was granted the status of a city.

And finally, in 1960, this place was granted the status of a city.

It was established in 1787 and received the status of a city on December 30, 1977.

In 1951, the settlement lost its city status and became a village.