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Talnakh (Russian: Талнах) was a town located about 25 kilometers (16 mi) north of Norilsk at the foot of the Putoran Mountains in Taymyr Peninsula, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. In 2005 the town was merged into Norilsk. Population: 58,654 (2002 Census);[1] 62,849 (1989 Census).[2]

It is the site of the mines serving the production of nickel and other metals in Norilsk's metallurgical industry. The mineral talnakhite is named after Talnakh.

Historical population
Year	1970	1979	1989[2]	2002[1]	2005	2006	2010
Population	9,300	33,400	62,849	58,654	58,200	56,000	47,000

See also

• Northernmost settlements

References

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