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Sovetsky, Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug

Sovetsky (in English)
Советский (Russian)
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Map of Russia - Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (2008-03).svg
Location of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug in Russia
Sovetsky is located in Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug
Sovetsky
Sovetsky
Location of Sovetsky in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug
Coordinates: 61°21′41″N 63°35′03″E / 61.36139°N 63.58417°E / 61.36139; 63.58417Coordinates: 61°21′41″N 63°35′03″E / 61.36139°N 63.58417°E / 61.36139; 63.58417
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Coat of arms
Flag
Administrative status (as of November 2012)
Country Russia
Federal subject Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug
Administrative district Sovetsky District
Administrative center of Sovetsky District
Municipal status (as of June 2014)
Municipal district Sovetsky Municipal District
Urban settlement Sovetsky Urban Settlement
Administrative center of Sovetsky Municipal District, Sovetsky Urban Settlement
Statistics
Population (2010 Census) 26,495 inhabitants
Time zone YEKT (UTC+05:00)
Founded 1963
Town status since 1997
Postal code(s) 628240–628242, 628244, 628249
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Sovetsky (Russian: Сове́тский) is a town and the administrative center of Sovetsky District in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located 470 kilometers (290 mi) west of Khanty-Mansiysk, the administrative center of the autonomous okrug. Population: 26,495 (2010 Census);23,230 (2002 Census);21,123 (1989 Census).

It was founded in 1963 and granted urban-type settlement status in 1963. Town status was granted to it in 1997.

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Sovetsky serves as the administrative center of Sovetsky District, to which it is directly subordinated. As a municipal division, the town of Sovetsky is incorporated within Sovetsky Municipal District as Sovetsky Urban Settlement.

The town is served by the Sovetsky Airport.


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