Oymyakon
RussiaRU
Selo in Sakha Republic, Russia
Oymyakon is a rural locality in Oymyakonsky District of the Sakha Republic, Russia, located in the Yana-Oymyakon Highlands, along the Indigirka River, 30 km (19 mi) northwest of Tomtor on the Kolyma Highway. Oymyakon is currently the coldest permanently inhabited human settlement on Earth.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 560
- Coordinates
- 63.462, 142.795
- Timezone
- Asia/Magadan
- Elevation
- 745 m
Overview of Oymyakon
Set in Russia, Oymyakon is a tiny locality. Its resident count stands at approximately 560. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature, nightlife and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 745 metres.
Things to do in Oymyakon
Nature in Oymyakon
(2)The nature shortlist for Oymyakon: Desert and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from Oymyakon's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Oymyakon
(1)Our data lists Pubs as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Oymyakon.
Water Sports in Oymyakon
(1)Looking for water sports? Oymyakon has Rafting. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Oymyakon.
Getting there & around
Oymyakon is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Russia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Magadan.
Similar destinations
Places near Oymyakon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Oymyakon known for?
- Oymyakon, in Russia, is best known for nature, nightlife and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 560 residents.
- What can you do in Oymyakon?
- Recorded activities in Oymyakon include Desert, Volcanoes, Pubs and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Oymyakon located?
- Oymyakon 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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