Pokachi Explained

En Name:Pokachi
Ru Name:Покачи
Coordinates:61.75°N 110°W
Map Label Position:right
Image Coa:Pokachi COA (2013).jpg
Coa Caption:Coat of arms of Pokachi
Federal Subject:Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug
Adm Data As Of:December 2009
Adm City Jur:town of okrug significance of Pokachi
Adm Ctr Of:town of okrug significance of Pokachi
Inhabloc Cat:Town
Mun Data As Of:December 2009
Urban Okrug Jur:Pokachi Urban Okrug
Mun Admctr Of:Pokachi Urban Okrug
Pop 2010Census:17171
Established Date:1984
Current Cat Date:1992
Postal Codes:628661
Website:http://www.admpokachi.ru/
Date:February 2012

Pokachi (Russian: Покачи) is a town in Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the right bank of the Vatyegan River, 350km (220miles) east of Khanty-Mansiysk and 800km (500miles) northeast of Tyumen. Population:

History

It was founded in 1984 due to the development of oil fields in its vicinity. It was granted town status in 1992. The name "Pokachi" is derived from the name of a Khanty family that once owned these lands.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of okrug significance of Pokachi—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of okrug significance of Pokachi is incorporated as Pokachi Urban Okrug.[2]

Economy

The town's economy is based on oil extraction.

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Notes and References

  1. Law #43-oz
  2. Law #63-oz