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Yuzhno-Kurilsky District
City in Sakhalin, Russia
Overview
Yuzhno-Kurilsky District, located on Kunashir Island at the southern end of the Kuril chain, is a remote community surrounded by beautiful volcanic landscapes and the Pacific Ocean. Life here is deeply connected to nature, fishing, and a mix of Russian and indigenous Ainu culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Sakhalin
Population
11,487
Time Zone
Asia/Sakhalin
Coordinates
44.59°, 146.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$880
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$315
Cashless
44
English
12
Temperature
5.5°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
22.6°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1101 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 47/100.
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