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Nizhnekamsk (Russian: Нижнекамск, IPA: [nʲɪʐnʲɪˈkamsk]; Tatar: Түбән Кама) is a city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, located to the south of the Kama River between the cities of Naberezhnye Chelny and Chistopol. Population: 234,044 (2010 Census);[2] 225,399 (2002 Census);[7] 190,793 (1989 Census).[8]

Nizhnekamsk Нижнекамск
City[1]
Other transcription(s)
• Tatar	Түбəн Кама
Skyline
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Nizhnekamsk
Nizhnekamsk Location of Nizhnekamsk Show map of Russia Nizhnekamsk Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan) Show map of Tatarstan
Coordinates: 55°38′N 51°49′E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Tatarstan[1]
Founded	1961
Government
• Mayor	Aydar Matshin
Elevation	120 m (390 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[2]
• Total	234,044
• Estimate  (2018)[3]	237,942 (+1.7%)
• Rank	82nd in 2010
Administrative status
• Subordinated to	city of republic significance of Nizhnekamsk[1]
• Capital of	city of republic significance of Nizhnekamsk[1], Nizhnekamsky District[1]
Municipal status
• Municipal district	Nizhnekamsky Municipal District[4]
• Urban settlement	Nizhnekamsk Urban Settlement[4]
• Capital of	Nizhnekamsky Municipal District[4], Nizhnekamsk Urban Settlement[4]
Time zone	UTC+3 (MSK [5])
Postal code(s)[6]	423570
Dialing code(s)	+7 8555
OKTMO ID	92644101001

History

It was founded in 1961 as the work settlement of Nizhnekamsk (Нижнекамск).^{[citation needed]} As its population increased, spurred by the construction of Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical industrial complex, Nizhnekamsk was granted city status in 1966.

Sightseeings

- Musa Jalil Park;
- "Maydan" - the place where the town festivals are held;
- the famous Holy Spring;
- "Neftehimik" ice hockey hall;
- the museum of the town.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Nizhnekamsk serves as the administrative center of Nizhnekamsky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is, together with three rural localities, incorporated separately as the city of republic significance of Nizhnekamsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the city of republic significance of Nizhnekamsk is incorporated within Nizhnekamsky Municipal District as Nizhnekamsk Urban Settlement.[4]

Economy

The city remains an important center of the petrochemical industry (Nizhnekamskneftekhim plant). It is served by the Begishevo Airport.

Demographics

Ethnic composition (as of 1989^[update]):^{[citation needed]}

• Russians: 47.1%
• Tatars: 46.5%
• Chuvash people: 3.0%
• Ukrainians: 1.0%
• Bashkirs: 1.0%

Sports

HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk is an ice hockey team based in Nizhnekamsk, playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.

References

Notes

Sources

• Министерство юстиции Республики Татарстан. Приказ №01-02/9 от 4 февраля 2014 г. «Об утверждении реестра административно-территориальных единиц и населённых пунктов в Республике Татарстан», в ред. Приказа №01-02/160 от 11 марта 2015 г. «О внесении изменений в Приказ Министерства юстиции Республики Татарстан от 04.02.2014 №01-02/9 "Об утверждении реестра административно-территориальных единиц и населённых пунктов в Республике Татарстан"». Опубликован: Официальный сайт правовой информации Министерства юстиции Республики Татарстан (http://pravo.tatarstan.ru), 27 февраля 2014 г. (Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tatarstan. Order #01-02/9 of February 4, 2014 On the Adoption of the Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units and Inhabited Localities in the Republic of Tatarstan, as amended by the Order #01-02/160 of March 11, 2015 On Amending the Order of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tatarstan #01-02/9 of February 4, 2014 "On the Adoption of the Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units and Inhabited Localities in the Republic of Tatarstan". ).
• Государственный Совет Республики Татарстан. Закон №31-ЗРТ от 31 января 2005 г. «Об установлении границ территорий и статусе муниципального образования "Нижнекамский муниципальный район" и муниципальных образований в его составе», в ред. Закона №148-ЗРТ от 30 декабря 2014 г. «О внесении изменений в Закон Республики Татарстан "Об установлении границ территорий и статусе муниципального образования "Нижнекамский муниципальный район" и муниципальных образований в его составе"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Республика Татарстан", №№18–19, 1 февраля 2005 г. (State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan. Law #31-ZRT of January 31, 2005 On Establishing the Borders of the Territories and the Status of the Municipal Formation of "Nizhnekamsky Municipal District" and of the Municipal Formations It Comprises, as amended by the Law #148-ZRT of December 30, 2014 On Amending the Law of the Republic of Tatarstan "On Establishing the Borders of the Territories and the Status of the Municipal Formation of "Nizhnekamsky Municipal District" and of the Municipal Formations It Comprises". Effective as of the official publication date.).

External links

• Unofficial website of Nizhnekamsk (in Russian)
• Article about Nizhnekamsk and the surrounding area (in English)

На других языках

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[de] Nischnekamsk

Nischnekamsk (russisch Нижнека́мск; tatarisch Түбән Кама .mw-parser-output .Latn{font-family:"Akzidenz Grotesk","Arial","Avant Garde Gothic","Calibri","Futura","Geneva","Gill Sans","Helvetica","Lucida Grande","Lucida Sans Unicode","Lucida Grande","Stone Sans","Tahoma","Trebuchet","Univers","Verdana"}Tübän Kama) ist eine Großstadt mit 234.044 Einwohnern (Stand 14. Oktober 2010)[1] in der Republik Tatarstan, Russland.

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- [en] Nizhnekamsk

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[es] Nizhnekamsk

Nizhnekamsk (en ruso: Нижнекамск; tártaro cirílico: Түбән Кама) es una ciudad en la República de Tartaristán, Rusia. La ciudad fue fundada en 1961 como solución a la falta de trabajo que había en la Unión Soviética. En relación con la construcción del complejo industrial petroquímico Nizhnekamskneftekhim, se le concedió el estatus de ciudad en 1966. En la actualidad sigue siendo un centro importante de la industria petroquímica. Se sirve del aeropuerto de Begishevo.

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[ru] Нижнекамск

Нижнека́мск (тат. Түбəн Кама) — город (с 1966 года) в Республике Татарстан, Россия. Административный центр Нижнекамского района и городского поселения город Нижнекамск.

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