Amguema

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.

Amguema
Амгуэма
Selo
Location of Amguema
Amguema
Location of Amguema
Amguema
Amguema (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug)
Coordinates: 67°01′N 178°14′W
CountryRussia
Federal subjectChukotka Autonomous Okrug
Administrative districtIultinsky District
Elevation
138 m (453 ft)
Population
  Total531
  Estimate 
(January 2016)
416
Municipal status
  Municipal districtIultinsky Municipal District
  Rural settlementAmguema Rural Settlement
  Capital ofAmguema Rural Settlement
Time zoneUTC+12 (MSK+9 )
Postal code(s)
689210
Dialing code(s)+7 42734
OKTMO ID77715000106
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