Verkhoyansk
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Town in Sakha Republic, Russia
Verkhoyansk is a town in Verkhoyansky District of the Sakha Republic, Russia, located on the Yana River in the Arctic Circle, 92 kilometers (57 mi) from Batagay, the administrative center of the district, and 675 kilometers (419 mi) north of Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha republic. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 1,311. Verkhoyansk holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded north of the Arctic Circle, with 38.0 °C (100.4 °F), and it also holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Asia, −67.8 °C (−90.0 °F), the largest ever temperature range recorded. The cold record is shared with Oymyakon.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,064
- Coordinates
- 67.554, 133.390
- Timezone
- Asia/Vladivostok
- Elevation
- 127 m
Overview of Verkhoyansk
Set in Russia, Verkhoyansk is a village. Around 1,064 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are nature. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Verkhoyansk
Nature in Verkhoyansk
(2)Verkhoyansk's nature entries include Desert and Geological Formations. It is a direct read of Verkhoyansk's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Verkhoyansk rewards a slow approach — a hub in Russia, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Vladivostok on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Verkhoyansk that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Verkhoyansk known for?
- Travellers associate Verkhoyansk with nature. It sits in Russia and counts about 1,064 residents.
- What can you do in Verkhoyansk?
- Verkhoyansk is tagged with Desert and Geological Formations, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Verkhoyansk located?
- Verkhoyansk belongs to Russia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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