Istra
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District in Moscow Oblast, Russia
Istrinsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the thirty-six in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is located in the western central part of the oblast. The area of the district is 1,268.97 square kilometers (489.95 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Istra. Population: 119,641 (2010 census); 115,753 ; 90,572 (1989 Soviet census). The population of Istra accounts for 29.3% of the district's total population.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 121,363
- Coordinates
- 55.920, 36.869
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
Overview of Istra
Travellers heading to Russia will find Istra, a medium-sized town. Around 121,363 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture, sports and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Istra
Culture in Istra
(5)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Churches, Historical Sites and Religious Sites as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Istra's own activity tags.
Sports in Istra
(1)Istra's sports entries include Golf. Everything listed here comes from what Istra is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Istra
(1)Our data lists Paddleboarding as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Istra.
Best time to visit Istra
Istra stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Istra, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Moscow.
Similar destinations
Places near Istra that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Istra known for?
- Istra, in Russia, is best known for culture, sports and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 121,363 residents.
- What can you do in Istra?
- Recorded activities in Istra include Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Churches, Historical Sites and Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Istra?
- Istra stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Istra located?
- Istra is located in Russia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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