Kogalym, Industrial city in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia.
Kogalym sits on the Inguyagun River in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and occupies flat terrain surrounded by taiga forest and wetlands. The built-up area spreads along main roads lined with apartment blocks and industrial facilities on the outskirts.
The settlement was founded in 1975 following the discovery of oil deposits in the region and attracted rapid population growth. In August 1985 it received official town status.
The city functions as the administrative center of Kogalym Urban Okrug, integrating industrial development with residential neighborhoods and public facilities.
An international airport connects the city to other regions while local bus routes link residential areas and workplaces. A railway station provides another travel option to surrounding areas.
In January 2006 the temperature dropped to minus 62 degrees Celsius (minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit), marking one of the lowest readings ever recorded in inhabited areas of Russia. The extreme cold requires residents to take special precautions when leaving their homes.
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