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Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast

Russia

Regional capital52.2957° N, 104.2908° E

Irkutsk is a city located in Russia, within the province of Irkutsk Oblast. It has a population of 623,869 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population623,869
ProvinceIrkutsk Oblast
Coordinates52.2957° N, 104.2908° E
CountryRussia
Rank in Russia#23 of 203,157

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Nearest Airports

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Irkutsk International Airport

IKTInternational

7.8 km away

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Irkutsk Northwest Airport

RU-0036Regional

10.8 km away

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Oyok Airfield

RU-0276Local

30.4 km away

Infrastructure & Services

Irkutsk has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 251 parks, 128 restaurants, 103 pharmacies, 87 fuel stations and 86 hotels.

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45Hospitals
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80Schools
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30Universities
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251Parks
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28Museums
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15Libraries
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86Hotels
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128Restaurants
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70Banks
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103Pharmacies
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87Fuel stations
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5Train stations
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4Bus stations
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20Police stations
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7Fire stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Erhüü, Erhuu
Founded
1661
Area
277 km²
Official website
admirk.ru
Wikipedia
Irkutsk
Wikidata
Q6576

About Irkutsk

The city is situated at coordinates 52.29566° N latitude and 104.29076° E longitude, at an elevation of 415 meters. Irkutsk lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates within the Asia/Irkutsk timezone. Nearby cities include Angarsk, Shelekhov, Markova, Meget, and Khomutovo.

Irkutsk ranks as the 23rd largest city in Russia out of a total of 6,298 cities. The total population of urban areas in the country is 132,503,171.

Cities in Irkutsk Oblast

As the largest city in Irkutsk Oblast, Irkutsk ranks #1 among 165 cities in the province. Other notable cities in the region include Bratsk, Angarsk, Ust’-Ilimsk, Usol’ye-Sibirskoye, and Cheremkhovo. The city has various amenities, including 45 hospitals, 80 schools, 30 universities, 251 parks, 70 banks, 103 pharmacies, 86 hotels, 128 restaurants, 4 bus stations, 5 train stations, 28 museums, 15 libraries, 87 fuel stations, 20 police stations, and 7 fire stations.

Bratsk256,600Angarsk243,158Ust’-Ilimsk100,271Usol’ye-Sibirskoye85,900Cheremkhovo57,395Tulun51,330Ust’-Kut48,202Shelekhov47,459Sayansk43,949Nizhneudinsk38,723

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Irkutsk, 20 populated places have been registered.

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MarataNeighborhood
2.7 km
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Imeni KirovaNeighborhood
3 km
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RabocheyeNeighborhood
3.1 km
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ZhilkinoNeighborhood
3.8 km
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LisikhaNeighborhood
4.4 km
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ParfënovkaCity
4.8 km
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Pad’ TopkaNeighborhood
4.9 km
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Mel’nikovoNeighborhood
4.9 km
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Imeni Gor’kogoNeighborhood
5 km
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Malaya TopkaCity
5.7 km
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AkademgorodokNeighborhood
5.9 km
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PervomayskiyNeighborhood
5.9 km
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Kuz’mikhaNeighborhood
6.4 km
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Devyatyy KilometrNeighborhood
6.4 km
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Imeni LeninaNeighborhood
6.6 km
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DzerzhinskCity · 1,100 inhab.
6.8 km
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SolnechnyyNeighborhood
6.9 km
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Novomel’nikovoNeighborhood
6.9 km
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Posëlok TretiyNeighborhood
7.2 km
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IskraNeighborhood
7.2 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Irkutsk?

The population of Irkutsk is 623,869.

In which province/state is Irkutsk located?

Irkutsk is located in Irkutsk Oblast.

What are the coordinates of Irkutsk?

The coordinates of Irkutsk are 52.29566° N latitude and 104.29076° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Irkutsk?

The elevation of Irkutsk is 415 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Irkutsk?

The nearest airport to Irkutsk is Irkutsk International Airport (IKT), located 7.8 km away.

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