Yoshkar-Ola
RussiaRU
Capital of Mari El, Russia
Yoshkar-Ola is the capital city of Mari El, Russia. It was formerly known as Tsarevokokshaysk (Царевококшайск) from 1584 to 1919, and as Krasnokokshaysk (Краснококшайск) from 1919 to 1927. Population: 281,248 (2021 census); 248,782 (2010 census); 256,719 (2002 census); 241,601 (1989 Soviet census).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 285,219
- Coordinates
- 56.639, 47.891
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 100 m
Overview of Yoshkar-Ola
Part of Russia, Yoshkar-Ola is a sizeable city. The headcount is close to 285,219. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature above everything else.
Things to do in Yoshkar-Ola
Nature in Yoshkar-Ola
(1)Looking for nature? Yoshkar-Ola has National Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Yoshkar-Ola's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Yoshkar-Ola
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Yoshkar-Ola is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Moscow.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Yoshkar-Ola known for?
- Yoshkar-Ola is mainly a destination for nature, set in Russia with around 285,219 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Yoshkar-Ola?
- You can plan around National Parks in Yoshkar-Ola. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Yoshkar-Ola?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Yoshkar-Ola located?
- Administratively, Yoshkar-Ola sits in Russia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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