Nyagan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nyagan (English)Нягань (Russian) |
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| Administrative status | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug |
| Administratively subordinated to | town of okrug significance of Nyagan |
| Administrative center of | town of okrug significance of Nyagan |
| Municipal status | |
| Urban okrug | Nyagan Urban Okrug |
| Administrative center of | Nyagan Urban Okrug |
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| Population (2010 Census, preliminary) |
54,890 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 304th |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Official website: http://www.admnyagan.ru/ | |
Nyagan (Russian: Нягань) is a town in the northwest of Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia. It is located near the Ob River. Nyagan is about 230 kilometers (143 miles) northwest of Khanty-Mansiysk. The town gets its name from the Nyagan-Yugan River, which flows into the Ob River. In 2021, about 63,034 people lived there.
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Nyagan's History and Economy
Nyagan is one of the newer towns in Western Siberia. It started in 1965 as a place for the forestry industry. This means it was important for cutting down trees and processing wood. At first, it was called Nyakh (Нях). The name Nyagan was given to the town on August 15, 1985.
Today, Nyagan is mainly known for its petroleum (oil) and natural gas industries. These industries are very important for Russia's economy. The area around Nyagan is quite wet, with many swamps and waterlogged lands. The weather can also change very quickly, with sudden drops in temperature.
A railway line from Yekaterinburg to the Ob region has passed through Nyagan since April 2, 1967. This railway helps transport goods and people. Nyagan Airport opened in 1993. It handles different types of Russian airplanes like the Antonov An-24, Yakovlev Yak-40, and Tupolev Tu-134.
Nyagan's Climate
Nyagan has a subarctic climate. This means it has warm or mild summers. But its winters are very long and extremely cold. Snow and ice cover the ground for many months.
Rain and snow fall throughout the year. However, there is usually more precipitation (rain or snow) during the summer months.
| Climate data for Nyagan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −16.4 (2.5) |
−14.3 (6.3) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
3.4 (38.1) |
10.9 (51.6) |
18.8 (65.8) |
22.7 (72.9) |
18.6 (65.5) |
11.9 (53.4) |
1.8 (35.2) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
−13.4 (7.9) |
2.7 (36.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −20.7 (−5.3) |
−19.0 (−2.2) |
−9.9 (14.2) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
5.5 (41.9) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
13.6 (56.5) |
7.6 (45.7) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−11.7 (10.9) |
−17.6 (0.3) |
−2.1 (28.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −24.9 (−12.8) |
−23.7 (−10.7) |
−15.4 (4.3) |
−7.0 (19.4) |
0.2 (32.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
12.4 (54.3) |
8.7 (47.7) |
3.4 (38.1) |
−4.8 (23.4) |
−15.5 (4.1) |
−21.7 (−7.1) |
−6.7 (20.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 32 (1.3) |
20 (0.8) |
22 (0.9) |
34 (1.3) |
46 (1.8) |
66 (2.6) |
76 (3.0) |
83 (3.3) |
63 (2.5) |
53 (2.1) |
42 (1.7) |
33 (1.3) |
570 (22.6) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
How Nyagan is Governed
Nyagan is an important town in its region. It is officially known as a "town of okrug significance." This means it has a special administrative status. It is like a major city within its larger region. It has its own local government. This government manages the town's services and affairs. It is also known as the Nyagan Urban Okrug for municipal purposes.
Culture in Nyagan
A regional museum opened in Nyagan on September 1, 2000. This museum helps people learn about the history and culture of the area.
Famous People from Nyagan
Some well-known people were born in Nyagan:
- Maria Sharapova (born 1987), a famous tennis player.
- Maxim Shulgin (born 1983), a professional volleyball player.
See Also
In Spanish: Niagan para niños
