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Gubkinsky (Russian: Губкинский) is a town in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the left bank of the Pyakupur River, south of Salekhard. Population: 23,335 (2010 Census); 20,407 (2002 Census); 9,676 (1989 Census).
Contents
- Map of Gubkinsky Yamalo Nenets Autonomous Okrug Russia 629830
- History
- Administrative and municipal status
- References
Map of Gubkinsky, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, 629830
History
The town is named after the Soviet geologist Ivan Gubkin. It was founded on April 22, 1986 as an oil-extracting settlement. Town status was granted to it in 1997.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of okrug significance of Gubkinsky—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of okrug significance of Gubkinsky is incorporated as Gubkinsky Urban Okrug.
References
Gubkinsky (town) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA