Bolshesosnovsky District


Bolshesosnovsky District is an administrative district of Perm Krai, Russia; one of the thirty-three in the krai. Municipally, it is incorporated as Bolshesosnovsky Municipal District. It is located in the southwest of the krai. The area of the district is. Its administrative center is the rural locality of Bolshaya Sosnova. Population: The population of Bolshaya Sosnova accounts for 33.5% of the district's total population.

Geography

The main rivers of the district are the Siva with its tributaries the Sosnovka and the Chyornaya. About 32% of the district's territory is covered by forests—one of the lowest rates in the krai.

History

The district was established on March 18, 1924. In 1963, the district was abolished and split between Chastinsky and Ochyorsky Districts. In December 1968, the district was restored.

Economy

The economy of the district is based on agriculture, which accounts for about 81% of the total district's GDP.

Demographics

The most numerous ethnic groups, according to the 2002 Census, include Russians at 92.9%, Udmurts at 2.4%, and Tatars at 1.3%.