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Ust-Olenyok

Ust-Olenyok is a small, rural settlement in the Sakha Republic, Russia, serving as the administrative center for Ystannakhsky Rural Okrug within Bulunsky District. Located a significant distance from the district's main administrative center, Tiksi, it had a population of 27 residents as of the 2010 Census, a decrease from 52 in 2002. This indicates a sparsely populated and potentially remote area.

2002: 2002 Census

In 2002, the population of Ust-Olenyok was recorded as 52 according to the census.

2010: 2010 Census

In 2010, the population of Ust-Olenyok was recorded as 27 according to the census.

June 30, 2020: Temperature Soared

On June 30, 2020, the temperature in Ust-Olenyok reached 93.7 °F (34.3 °C), potentially the farthest north this temperature has been recorded above the 72 °N parallel.