Poronaysk

City in Sakhalin, Russia

Overview

Poronaysk is a coastal town on Sakhalin Island, Russia, known for its serene views over the Sea of Okhotsk and its traditional fishing industry. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and the community is close-knit and friendly.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Sakhalin
Population
15,953
Time Zone
Asia/Sakhalin
Coordinates
49.22°, 143.10°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$883
Local Cost
$500
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
10
Temperature
2.1°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
-11.1°C
Record High
26.9°C
Record Low
-27.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
827 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.