Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
City in Sakhalin, Russia
Overview
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, capital of Sakhalin island, is a gateway to Russia's Far East. Known for its unique blend of Russian and Japanese influences, the city offers scenic beauty, parks, and a distinctly local atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Administrative Region
Sakhalin
Population
181,976
Time Zone
Asia/Sakhalin
Coordinates
46.95°, 142.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,225
Local Cost
$690
Local Income
$650
Cashless
68
English
22
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
-10.3°C
Record High
28.9°C
Record Low
-25.6°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
905 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
90
Coworking
0
Cafes
60
Nightlife
5
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UUS
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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 2025-12-05.
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: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.