Vrangel

For the Russian general, see Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel.

For the Russian island, see Wrangel Island.

42°43′47″N 133°05′02″E

Vrangel, near Vostochny Port

Vrangel (Russian: Вра́нгель) was an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Primorsky Krai, Russia, located on east coast of Nakhodka Bay. Its foundation date is unknown.^[1] On December 1, 2004 it was merged with the city of Nakhodka.^[2] Population: 15,346 (2002 Census);^[3] 12,814 (1989 Soviet census).^[4]

Vostochny Port, one of Russia's largest ports, is located near Vrangel.^[5]