Tazovsky (rural locality)

67°29′N 78°43′E / 67.483°N 78.717°E / 67.483; 78.717


Tazovsky (Russian: Та́зовский) is a rural locality (a settlement) and the administrative center of Tazovsky District in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the Taz River 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from its fall into the Taz Estuary. Population: 6,793 (2010 census); 5,965 (2002 census); 6,985 (1989 Soviet census).

Tazovsky Airport (ICAO airport code: USDT) is located next to Tazovsky.