Tattinsky District (Russian: Таттинский улус; Yakut: Тааттын улууһа) is an administrative and municipal district (raion, also referred to as ulus) in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia. It is situated in the southwestern part of the republic.
Geography
- The district encompasses an area of approximately 15,700 km² (6,060 sq mi).
- It is bordered by Nyurbinsky District to the north, Olyokminsky District to the east, Ust-Maysky District to the southeast, and Tomponsky District to the south and west.
Administrative centre
- The administrative centre of the district is the rural locality (selo) of Ytyk‑Kyuyol.
Population
- According to the 2010 Russian Census, the district had a population of 13,401, of which 0 % lived in urban areas and 100 % lived in rural localities.
- The population of Ytyk‑Kyuyol accounted for approximately 41 % of the district’s total population.
History
- Tattinsky District was established on April 30 1935 as part of the administrative-territorial reforms within the Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
Administrative and municipal structure
- Administratively, the district is divided into 10 rural okrugs (naslegs), encompassing a total of 22 rural localities.
- Municipally, it is incorporated as Tattinsky Municipal District, which comprises the same 10 rural settlements.
Economy
- The district’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, livestock breeding (especially cattle and reindeer), and the extraction of natural resources such as timber and mineral deposits.
- Small‑scale enterprises in food processing and construction also contribute to the local economy.
Transportation
- The district is served by a network of regional roads connecting it to neighboring districts and the republic’s capital, Yakutsk.
- River transport on the Aldan River is utilized seasonally for the movement of goods and passengers.
Demographics
- The majority of the district’s inhabitants are ethnic Yakuts (Sakha), with minorities of Russians, Evenks, and other indigenous peoples.
Climate
- Tattinsky District experiences a subarctic climate, characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, mild summers.
Cultural and natural landmarks
- The district contains several cultural sites of significance to the Yakut people, including traditional festivals, museums, and monuments.
- Natural attractions include parts of the Aldan River basin and surrounding taiga forests.
