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Omsukchan is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) and the administrative center of Omsukchansky District of Magadan Oblast, Russia, located 576 kilometers (358 mi) north of Magadan. Population: 4,157 (2010 Census); 4,529 (2002 Census); 9,873 (1989 Census).
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Map of Omsukchan, Magadan Oblast, Russia, 686410
Etymology
The settlement's name comes from Omchikan, which means "little marsh" in the Even language.
History
Omsukchan was founded in the 1930s after natural resources were discovered in the region. It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1953.
Climate
Omsukchan has a subarctic climate, with average temperatures ranging from −29.6 °C (−21.3 °F) in January to +13.4 °C (56.1 °F) in July.
References
Omsukchan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA