Lovozero (rural locality)

For other uses, see Lovozero.
Lovozero
Ловозеро
Selo[1]
Lovozero stands on the Virma River
Lovozero stands on the Virma River
Coat of arms of Lovozero
Coat of arms
Location of Lovozero
Map
Lovozero is located in Russia
Lovozero
Lovozero
Location of Lovozero
Lovozero is located in Murmansk Oblast
Lovozero
Lovozero
Lovozero (Murmansk Oblast)
Coordinates: 68°00′N 35°01′E / 68.000°N 35.017°E / 68.000; 35.017
CountryRussia
Federal subjectMurmansk Oblast[1]
Administrative districtLovozersky District[1]
First mentioned1608
Population
 (2010 Census)[2]
 • Total
2,871
 • Capital ofLovozersky District[1]
 • Municipal districtLovozersky Municipal District[3]
 • Rural settlementLovozero Rural Settlement[3]
 • Capital ofLovozersky Municipal District,[3] Lovozero Rural Settlement[3]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK Edit this on Wikidata[4])
Postal code(s)[5]
184591, 184592
Dialing code(s)+7 81538
OKTMO ID47610401101

Lovozero (Russian: Лово́зеро; Kildin Sami: Луяввьр; Skolt Sami: Luujäuʹrr; Northern Sami: Lujávri; Finnish: Luujärvi) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Lovozersky District in Murmansk Oblast, Russia,[1] located on both banks of the Virma River, which is not far from Lake Lovozero, and 164 kilometers (102 mi) southeast of Murmansk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 2,871 (2010 Census);[2] 3,141 (2002 Census);[6] 3,638 (1989 Soviet census).[7] It is the second largest locality in the district after Revda.

History

In 1574, the settlement of Loyyavrsiyt (literally, "settlement of strong people by the lake") was founded at the site of modern Lovozero. Lovozero itself is first mentioned in chronicles in 1608.[citation needed]

Economy

The main business in Lovozero is the agricultural and reindeer husbandry cooperative Tundra. Fishing, hunting, and picking cloudberries are also important.

Transportation

The closest railway station is in Revda, located 20 kilometers (12 mi) to the west.

Military

A military helicopter base is located 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) to the southeast.

Culture

Sami national cultural center in Lovozero

Several Sami festivals are held in Lovozero, which is why it is often called "the Sami capital of Russia." There is also a museum showcasing traditional Sami culture and way of life.

Climate

Lovozero has a subarctic climate due to its high latitude. In spite of this, the climate is a lot less severe than other Russian climates further east. Even so, it is colder than areas to the west that are a lot milder due to a greater Gulf Stream influence, with mean temperatures of below −13 °C (9 °F) in the two coldest months. In summer, temperatures can briefly spike to 30 °C (86 °F) or above due to southerly winds over the vast landmass, although the proximity to the chilly Arctic Ocean also cools down that season. Winters are drier than summers, but still snowy enough to build a reliable snow pack for several months. Due to the relatively mild July months, Lovozero is below the Arctic tree line.

Climate data for Lovozero
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 13.0
(55.4) 		7.6
(45.7) 		9.8
(49.6) 		16.1
(61.0) 		26.1
(79.0) 		31.0
(87.8) 		32.0
(89.6) 		29.4
(84.9) 		22.9
(73.2) 		14.2
(57.6) 		11.0
(51.8) 		9.9
(49.8) 		32.0
(89.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −9.3
(15.3) 		−9.8
(14.4) 		−4.2
(24.4) 		1.3
(34.3) 		6.9
(44.4) 		14.0
(57.2) 		17.5
(63.5) 		14.6
(58.3) 		9.3
(48.7) 		2.3
(36.1) 		−4.1
(24.6) 		−7.0
(19.4) 		2.6
(36.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −13.4
(7.9) 		−14.0
(6.8) 		−8.8
(16.2) 		−2.9
(26.8) 		2.9
(37.2) 		9.5
(49.1) 		13.1
(55.6) 		10.5
(50.9) 		5.8
(42.4) 		−0.5
(31.1) 		−7.2
(19.0) 		−10.9
(12.4) 		−1.3
(29.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −18.7
(−1.7) 		−19.9
(−3.8) 		−14.9
(5.2) 		−8.4
(16.9) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		4.6
(40.3) 		8.1
(46.6) 		5.9
(42.6) 		2.0
(35.6) 		−3.8
(25.2) 		−11.5
(11.3) 		−16.2
(2.8) 		−6.2
(20.9)
Record low °C (°F) −46.4
(−51.5) 		−43.6
(−46.5) 		−41.0
(−41.8) 		−31.7
(−25.1) 		−20.0
(−4.0) 		−4.3
(24.3) 		−0.3
(31.5) 		−5.6
(21.9) 		−10.0
(14.0) 		−26.1
(−15.0) 		−37.0
(−34.6) 		−43.0
(−45.4) 		−46.4
(−51.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 27.8
(1.09) 		24.1
(0.95) 		28.0
(1.10) 		31.7
(1.25) 		33.4
(1.31) 		56.7
(2.23) 		77.5
(3.05) 		59.8
(2.35) 		54.2
(2.13) 		48.1
(1.89) 		34.8
(1.37) 		27.8
(1.09) 		503.9
(19.81)
Average precipitation days 20.1 17.2 19.2 16.5 18.9 16.0 15.8 17.5 17.3 18.3 19.0 20.5 216.3
Average relative humidity (%) 86.7 83.9 81.4 76.4 74.8 71.2 76.9 82.4 84.2 88.9 89.4 86.9 81.9
Mean monthly sunshine hours 0.0 50.4 127.1 180.0 170.5 234.0 232.5 151.9 105.0 58.9 6.0 0.0 1,316.3
Source: http://climatebase.ru/station/22127/?lang=en
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References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f Государственный комитет Российской Федерации по статистике. Комитет Российской Федерации по стандартизации, метрологии и сертификации. №ОК 019-95 1 января 1997 г. «Общероссийский классификатор объектов административно-территориального деления. Код 47 210 000 001», в ред. изменения №278/2015 от 1 января 2016 г.. (State Statistics Committee of the Russian Federation. Committee of the Russian Federation on Standardization, Metrology, and Certification. #OK 019-95 January 1, 1997 Russian Classification of Objects of Administrative Division (OKATO). Code 47 210 000 001, as amended by the Amendment #278/2015 of January 1, 2016. ).
  2. ^ a b Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том 1 [2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1]. Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
  3. ^ a b c d Law #574-02-ZMO
  4. ^ "Об исчислении времени". Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации (in Russian). June 3, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Почта России. Информационно-вычислительный центр ОАСУ РПО. (Russian Post). Поиск объектов почтовой связи (Postal Objects Search) (in Russian)
  6. ^ Federal State Statistics Service (May 21, 2004). Численность населения России, субъектов Российской Федерации в составе федеральных округов, районов, городских поселений, сельских населённых пунктов – районных центров и сельских населённых пунктов с населением 3 тысячи и более человек [Population of Russia, Its Federal Districts, Federal Subjects, Districts, Urban Localities, Rural Localities—Administrative Centers, and Rural Localities with Population of Over 3,000] (XLS). Всероссийская перепись населения 2002 года [All-Russia Population Census of 2002] (in Russian).
  7. ^ Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989 г. Численность наличного населения союзных и автономных республик, автономных областей и округов, краёв, областей, районов, городских поселений и сёл-райцентров [All Union Population Census of 1989: Present Population of Union and Autonomous Republics, Autonomous Oblasts and Okrugs, Krais, Oblasts, Districts, Urban Settlements, and Villages Serving as District Administrative Centers]. Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989 года [All-Union Population Census of 1989] (in Russian). Институт демографии Национального исследовательского университета: Высшая школа экономики [Institute of Demography at the National Research University: Higher School of Economics]. 1989 – via Demoscope Weekly.

Sources

  • Мурманская областная Дума. Закон №574-02-ЗМО от 29 декабря 2004 г. «О статусе, наименованиях и составе территорий муниципального образования Ловозерский район и муниципальных образований, входящих в его состав», в ред. Закона №1156-01-ЗМО от 23 ноября 2009 г «Об упраздении некоторых населённых пунктов Мурманской области и внесении изменений в отдельные законодательные акты Мурманской области». Вступил в силу 1 января 2005 г. Опубликован: "Мурманский Вестник", №249, стр. 5, 30 декабря 2004 г. (Murmansk Oblast Duma. Law #574-02-ZMO of December 29, 2004 On the Status, Names, and Composition of the Territories of the Municipal Formation of Lovozersky District and of the Municipal Formations It Comprises, as amended by the Law #1156-01-ZMO of November 23, 2009 On the Abolition of Several Inhabited Localities of Murmansk Oblast and on Amending Several Legislative Acts of Murmansk Oblast. Effective as of January 1, 2005.).