Amguema

Amguema
Амгуэма
Оʼмваам (Chukchi)
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Amguema
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Amguema
Amguema (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug)
Coordinates: 67°01′N 178°14′W / 67.017°N 178.233°W / 67.017; -178.233
CountryRussia
Federal subjectChukotka Autonomous Okrug
Administrative districtIultinsky District
Elevation
138 m (453 ft)
Population
 • Total
531
 • Estimate 
(January 2016)
416 (−21.7%)
 • Municipal districtIultinsky Municipal District
 • Rural settlementAmguema Rural Settlement
 • Capital ofAmguema Rural Settlement
Time zoneUTC+12 (MSK+9 )
Postal code
689210
Dialing code+7 42734
OKTMO ID77715000106

Amguema (Russian: Амгуэма; Chukchi: Оʼмваам, Oʼmvaam) is a village (selo) in Iultinsky District of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, in the Far Eastern Federal District of Russia. Population: 531 (2010 census); the village is based on the Iultin-Egvekinot road, one of the few significant roads in the Okrug. Reindeer herding is the most significant economic activity in the village. Municipally, Amguema is subordinated to Iultinsky Municipal District and incorporated as Amguema Rural Settlement.