Neftekamsk
City in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
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Neftekamsk (Russian: Нефтека́мск; Bashkir: Нефтекама, romanized: Neftekama) is a city in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, located in the northwest of the republic on the Kama River, 220 kilometers (140 mi) from the republic's capital Ufa. It is a large industrial and cultural center of the republic. Population: 121,733 (2010 census);[7] 122,290 (2002 census);[8] 106,801 (1989 Soviet census).[9]
Neftekamsk
Нефтекамск | |
|---|---|
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Bashkir | Нефтекама |
Aerial view of Neftekamsk | |
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  Neftekamsk Location of Neftekamsk  Neftekamsk Neftekamsk (Bashkortostan) | |
| Coordinates: 56°06′10″N 54°17′12″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Bashkortostan |
| Founded | 1957 |
| City status since | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Head | Oleg Rudenko |
| Elevation | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 121,733 |
| 133,874 (+10%) | |
| • Rank | 134th in 2010 |
| • Subordinated to | city of republic significance of Neftekamsk[3] |
| • Capital of | city of republic significance of Neftekamsk[3] |
| • Urban okrug | Neftekamsk Urban Okrug[4] |
| • Capital of | Neftekamsk Urban Okrug[4] |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (MSK+2  [5]) |
| Postal code[6] | 452680—452687 |
| Dialing code | +7 34783 |
| OKTMO ID | 80727000001 |
| Website | adm |
Etymology
The city is named after the Kama River and petroleum (нефть, neft in Russian).
Geography
The city's territory borders Krasnokamsky and Yanaulsky Districts. A road network connects the town to Ufa, Birsk, Yanaul, Agidel, Oktyabrsky, Izhevsk, Perm, and Kazan. The nearest railway station for long-distance trains is located in Amzya, 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) away. There is a local train connecting Neftekamsk with Yanaul via Amzya. Neftekamsk Airport serves the city.
History
It was founded in 1957 after the discovery of an oil field in Krasnokamsky District.[citation needed] Town status was granted to it in 1963.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with seven rural localities, incorporated as the city of republic significance of Neftekamsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[3] As a municipal division, the city of republic significance of Neftekamsk is incorporated as Neftekamsk Urban Okrug.[4]
Politics
In March 2019, Ratmir Mavliyev became the head of the city district administration.[10] However, in March 2021, Eldar Sergeyevich Validov, who was initially his deputy, became the head of the city. Elections of deputies to the Council of the urban district of the city of Neftekamsk of the Republic of Bashkortostan of the fifth convocation in 2020 showed the following distribution of votes:[11][12]
| Party | Percentage of votes |
|---|---|
| Patriots of Russia | 1.5% |
| A Just Russia | 6.7% |
| Liberal Democratic Party of Russia | 6.9% |
| Communist Party of the Russian Federation | 15.1% |
| Civic Platform | 3.2% |
| United Russia | 59.2% |
| Yabloko | 4.5% |
Independent observers in Neftekamsk recorded violations during the elections to the City Duma, which were held early from 2am to 12pm on 13 September 2020.[11][13][14]
Demographics
The city ranks fourth in population in the republic after Ufa, Sterlitamak, and Salavat. In 2018, The City had a population of 127,821 people.
Economy
The principal place of business of the city is the Neftekamsk Automotive Plant, which is one of the major producers of passenger buses in Russia.