Lyantor
Town in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia
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Lyantor (Russian: Лянто́р) is a town in Surgutsky District of Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the Pim River (Ob's tributary), 625 kilometers (388 mi) northeast of Khanty-Mansiysk, the administrative center of the autonomous okrug. Population: 38,992 (2010 census);[2] 33,011 (2002 census);[6] 22,071 (1989 Soviet census).[7]
Lyantor
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| Coordinates: 61°37′N 72°08′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug[1] |
| Administrative district | Surgutsky District[1] |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Town status since | 1992 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 38,992 |
• Estimate (2021) | 40,977 (+5.1%) |
| • Municipal district | Surgutsky Municipal District[3] |
| • Urban settlement | Lyantor Urban Settlement[3] |
| • Capital of | Lyantor Urban Settlement[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (MSK+2 |
| Postal code[5] | 628449 |
| OKTMO ID | 71826105001 |
| Website | www |
History
It was established in 1967 in place of a fishing settlement of Pim due to discovery of oil and natural gas deposits in its vicinity.[citation needed] It was granted work settlement status in 1980 and town status in 1992.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lyantor is subordinated to Surgutsky District.[1] As a municipal division, the town of Lyantor is incorporated within Surgutsky Municipal District as Lyantor Urban Settlement.[3]
Economy
The economy is based on oil extraction.
