Okhansky District is an administrative district (raion) of Perm Krai, Russia; one of the thirty-three in the krai. Municipally, it is incorporated as Okhansky Municipal District. It is located in the southwest of the krai. The area of the district is 1516 km2. Its administrative center is the town of Okhansk. Population: The population of Okhansk accounts for 44.6% of the district's total population.

Geography

The Kama River is the largest in the district and forms the district's border with Permsky District.

History

The district was established in December 1923. It was merged into Ochyorsky District on February 1, 1963 but was restored on January 12, 1965.

Demographics

Ethnic composition:

Economy

The economy of the district is based mostly on light industry and agriculture.

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