Autonomous district of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia

Location of autonomous district of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug on a map

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug is a autonomous district found in the nation of Russia. Home to 507,006 people, it is the 72nd largest division in Russia in terms of population.

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug gained its current status as a autonomous district in the year 1930. The government of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug is lead by Dmitry Kobylkinand is based in the autonomous district capital of Salekhard (Population: 38,025).

The most populous cities in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug are: Noyabrsk (Population: 110,000), Novyy Urengoy (Population: 94,212).

Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug Autonomous district - Quick Facts

Country Russia
Region Type Autonomous district
ISO Code RU_YAN
Time Zone +05
Year of Establishment 1930
Capital Salekhard (Population: 38,025)
Head of Government Dmitry Kobylkin
Total Population 507,006
Total Area 750,300 sq km (289,692 sq miles)
Population Density 0.7 sq km (1.8 sq miles)