Khanty-Mansia, Russia · Europe
Megion sits on the route: 30 minutes from Nizhnevartovsk.
Megion is a town located in Khanty-Mansia, Russia. With a population of 48,691, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Megion sits in Russia. It's in the Asia/Yekaterinburg time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Megion to your route.
Megion (Russian: Мегион) is a town in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra, Russia, located at the altitude of 45 meters (148 ft) above sea level, on the right bank of the Ob River, 380 kilometers (240 mi) east of Khanty-Mansiysk and 760 kilometers (470 mi) northeast of Tyumen. The area of the town is 50.51 squareRead more
kilometers (19.50 sq mi) and the nearest airport is in Nizhnevartovsk (30 kilometers (19 mi) away). Population: 49,449 (2010 census); 46,566 (2002 Census); 39,783 (1989 Soviet census).
Foundation and subsequent town development became possible with the discovery of oil in the Middle Ob Region. It was the Megion oil workers who drilled the first well in the Samotlor field, the largest oil field in the country, and initiated its industrial development. This laid the groundwork for the construction of Megion and Nizhnevartovsk, which together constitute one of the most significant centers of the Russian oil industry today.
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Megion is located in Khanty-Mansia, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 61.0343 latitude, 76.1068 longitude.
Megion has a population of approximately 48,691 people, making it a town in Russia.
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