# Nikolayevsk-on-Amur

> town in Russia

**Wikidata**: [Q173037](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173037)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolayevsk-on-Amur)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nikolayevsk-on-amur

## Summary
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is a town and port located in Russia, serving as the administrative center of Nikolayevsky District in Khabarovsk Krai. Founded in 1850, the settlement has historically acted as a regional capital, including a period as the capital of Primorskaya Oblast from 1856 to 1880.

## Key Facts
- **Inception:** 1850
- **Country:** Russia
- **Area:** 17 square kilometers
- **Elevation:** 30 meters above sea level
- **Timezone:** UTC+10:00
- **Coordinates:** 53.15°N, 140.73°E
- **Population (2025):** 17,471
- **Population (Peak):** 36,296 (1989)
- **Postal Code:** 682460
- **Dialing Code:** 42135
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of Nikolayevsky District (since 1965)
- **Instance Of:** City, Port
- **Official Name:** Nikolaevsk-na-Amure (since 1926-03-15)
- **Website:** http://www.nikoladm.ru/

## FAQs
**What is the population history of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur?**
The town's population has fluctuated significantly, starting with 150 residents in 1854, peaking at 36,296 during the 1989 census, and declining to 17,471 by 2025.

**What administrative divisions has the town belonged to?**
Historically, it was the capital of Primorskaya Oblast and Udsky Okrug, and has been part of various entities including Sakhalin Oblast, Far East Krai, and Khabarovsk Krai.

**When did the town's name change?**
The settlement was originally known as Nikolaevsk but was renamed Nikolaevsk-na-Amure on March 15, 1926.

**Where is Nikolayevsk-on-Amur located?**
It is situated in the Russian Far East within Khabarovsk Krai, specifically located in the urban okrug of  since 2004.

**What are the town's technical identifiers?**
The town has an OKATO ID of 08414000000, an OKTMO ID of 08631101001, and a GeoNames ID of 2122850.

## Why It Matters
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur serves as a critical administrative and maritime hub in the Russian Far East. Its status as a port city facilitates regional trade and connectivity along the Amur River. Historically, its role as the capital of Primorskaya Oblast highlights its importance in the early administrative organization of the region.

## Notable For
- Being classified as both a city and a port.
- Serving as the capital of Primorskaya Oblast from 1856 to 1880.
- Retaining the status of administrative center for Nikolayevsky District since 1965.
- Having a recorded population history dating back to 1854.
- Possessing a wide array of international aliases, including Miaojie and 尼港.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Nikolayevsk-on-Amur is situated in the federal subject of Khabarovsk Krai within the country of Russia. The town covers a total area of 17 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 30 meters above sea level. Its geographic coordinates are 53.15° latitude and 140.73° longitude. The settlement operates in the UTC+10:00 timezone.

### History and Administration
The town was founded in 1850. Throughout its history, it has undergone several administrative changes and name modifications. Originally known as Nikolaevsk, the name was officially changed to Nikolaevsk-na-Amure on March 15, 1926.

Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has served as the capital of various administrative divisions:
*   **Primorskaya Oblast:** From 1856 to 1880.
*   **Udsky Okrug:** From 1880 to 1909.
*   **Lower Amur Okrug:** From 1932 to 1934.
*   **:** From 1934 to 1956.
*   **Nikolayevsky District:** Since January 12, 1965.

The town's location within larger administrative regions has shifted over time:
*   It was part of **Sakhalin Oblast** from 1909 to 1920.
*   It was located in **Primorskaya Governorate** from 1923 to 1926.
*   It was part of **Nikolaevsk Okrug** from 1926 to 1930.
*   It was located in **Far East Krai** from 1930 to 1932.
*   It was part of **Lower Amur Okrug** from 1932 to 1934.
*   It was located in **** from 1934 to 1956.
*   It was part of **Khabarovsk Krai** from 1956 to 1965.
*   It was located in **Nikolayevsky District** from 1965 to 2004.
*   Since July 28, 2004, it has been located in ****.

### Demographics
The population of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur has been recorded extensively from its inception through modern demographic balances.
*   **Early Growth:** Population grew from 150 in 1854 to 5,000 by 1860. It reached 16,440 by 1910.
*   **Early 20th Century Fluctuations:** The population dropped to 1,000 in 1922, then recovered to 7,356 by 1926.
*   **Soviet Era:** The population rose to 17,314 in 1939 and peaked at 36,296 during the 1989 census.
*   **Post-Soviet Decline:** The population decreased to 22,752 in 2010 and continued to decline to 17,471 by 2025.

Specific population figures include:
*   1854: 150
*   1858: 1,717
*   1865: 6,017
*   1897: 5,684
*   1913: 14,400
*   1926: 7,356
*   1959: 30,923
*   1970: 30,082
*   1979: 33,529
*   1989: 36,296
*   2002: 28,492
*   2010: 22,752
*   2021: 18,631
*   2024: 17,815
*   2025: 17,471

### Infrastructure and Identifiers
As a port city, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur functions as a maritime facility for the loading and discharge of cargo and passengers. The town maintains a local dialing code of 42135 and a postal code of 682460. Its official website is http://www.nikoladm.ru/.

The entity is identified by various codes and IDs across different systems:
*   **OKATO ID:** 08414000000
*   **OKTMO ID:** 08631101001
*   **VIAF ID:** 153543240
*   **GeoNames ID:** 2122850
*   **Freebase ID:** /m/031993
*   **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 91c33ab1-c6eb-4b64-b3fd-c3c25bc907af
*   **iNaturalist Place ID:** 42076
*   **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2965209
*   **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n80144937
*   **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007561903405171
*   **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID:** place/Nikolayevsk-na-Amure
*   **Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017):** 2268968

### Symbols and Names
The town uses a coat of arms and a flag. The coat of arms image is available via Wikimedia Commons, as is the flag image. The town is known by numerous aliases in different languages, including Nikolaevsk-on-Amur, Miaojie, Nikolayevsk del Amur, Nikolaïevsk-na-Amure, Nikolajefsk am Amur, 尼港, 俄罗斯庙街, 尼古拉耶夫斯克（庙街）, 阿穆爾河畔尼古拉耶夫斯克, 廟街, 尼古拉耶夫斯克（廟街）, 阿穆尔河畔尼古拉耶夫斯克, 庙尔, 庙屯, and Николаевск.

### Sources and References
The town is described by several authoritative sources, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the New Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. It is categorized under "Category:Nikolayevsk-on-Amur" on Wikipedia and has a corresponding category for associated people.

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