Sivinsky District () is an administrative district (

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) of

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; one of the thirty-three in the

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.Law #416-67 Municipally, it is incorporated as Sivinsky Municipal District.Law #1740-357 It is located in the west of the krai. The area of the district is .Encyclopedia of Perm Krai
Entry on Sivinsky District
Its

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is the rural locality (a '' selo'') of Siva. Population: The population of Siva accounts for 31.4% of the district's total population.

Geography

The highest point of the district is

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. The Obva River flows through the district. Climate is continental with average annual temperature of . One-third of the territory is forested. The district has the least favorable geographical position within the krai, because it situated far from the main economic centers.

History

The district was established in January 1924. It was abolished on February 1, 1963 but restored on January 12, 1965.

Demographics

Ethnic composition: *

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: 96.1% * Komi-Permyak people: 1%

Notable residents

* Anatoly Sidorov (born 1958), Army commander, born in Siva

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* * {{Use mdy dates, date=November 2012 Districts of Perm Krai States and territories established in 1924 States and territories disestablished in 1963 States and territories established in 1965