On the territory of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug there are 21 municipalities (1 municipal district, 1 urban district, 18 rural settlements, 1 urban settlement), where administrative functions are performed by local governments.

The number of cities - 1, regions of the Autonomous Okrug - 1, urban-type settlements - 1, village councils - 18, rural settlements - 41.

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In the spring of 1935, Naryan-Mar (translated from Nenets - Red City) was transformed from a working village into a city. Located in the lower reaches of the Pechora River, 110 km from the Barents Sea. According to Rosstat for 2016, 24.5 thousand people live in Naryan-Mar.

The leading role in the city’s economy is played by the electric power industry and the food industry.

The distance to Arkhangelsk along the sea coast is 1,097 km, by air - 650 km.