Coat of arms Flag Administrative district Surgutsky District Local time Wednesday 4:37 PM | Country Russia Area 63.07 km² | |
Federal subject Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug Municipal district Surgutsky Municipal District Urban settlement Lyantor Urban Settlement Weather -6°C, Wind SW at 16 km/h, 74% Humidity | ||
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); 33,011 (2002 Census); 22,071 (1989 Census).
Contents
- Map of Lyantor Khanty Mansi Autonomous Okrug Russia 628449
- History
- Administrative and municipal status
- Economy
- References
Map of Lyantor, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, 628449
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. It was granted work settlement status in 1980 and town status in 1992.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lyantor is subordinated to Surgutsky District. As a municipal division, the town of Lyantor is incorporated within Surgutsky Municipal District as Lyantor Urban Settlement.
Economy
The economy is based on oil extraction.