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Zapolyarnyy

City in Murmansk, Russia

Overview

Zapolyarnyy is a small mining city located in Russia's Far North, close to the border with Norway. The city is known for its dramatic Arctic surroundings, mining heritage, and resilient local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Murmansk
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
69.42°, 30.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$502
Local Income
$420
Cashless
60
English
15
Temperature
0.0°C
Summer Avg
10.5°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-29.4°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
764 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
KKN
Distance
49 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 42/100.

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