Novy Urengoy

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Coat of arms of Novy Urengoy
Coat of arms of Novy Urengoy

Novy Urengoy (Russian: Но́вый Уренго́й) is a town in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. It is located at 66°4′60″N, 76°37′60″ECoordinates: 66°4′60″N, 76°37′60″E. Population: 94,456 (2002 Census). It is served by Novy Urengoy Airport.

A major business of the district is oil and gas production, with one of the largest gas fields in the world in the area and substantial prospects for further exploration.

The town is situated on the Tyumen-Novy Urengoy railway line. Travelling from Tyumen, Novy Urengoy is the last station of significance. Noyabrsk is the previous station of significance.

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Cities and towns in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Administrative center: Salekhard
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