Nizhnevartovsk District

Nizhnevartovsk District extends across 202,000 square miles of West Siberian Plain, containing extensive swamp areas, dense forests, and sections of the Ural Mountains crestline.

The district, established in 1930 for indigenous Khanty and Mansi peoples, transformed rapidly after the 1960s following major petroleum and natural gas discoveries along the Ob River.

The district population represents a mixture of Russian settlers and indigenous communities, with traditional practices existing alongside modern industrial development.

The regional economy centers on petroleum extraction, with numerous oil facilities operating throughout the territory and connecting to national transportation networks.

The district contains the Samotlor oil field, which stands as one of the largest petroleum deposits in Russia, contributing substantially to national energy production.

Location: Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug

Capital city: Nizhnevartovsk

Website: http://nvraion.ru

GPS coordinates: 60.95000,76.55000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:34