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Baksan
City in Kabardino-Balkar, Russia
Overview
Baksan is a small city in the Kabardino-Balkar region of Russia, framed by the scenic foothills of the Caucasus. Known for its friendly locals and traditional markets, it's a gateway to mountain adventures and Balkar culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Kabardino-Balkar
Population
40,276
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
43.69°, 43.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$638
Local Cost
$343
Local Income
$280
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-27.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NAL
Distance
21 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 45/100.
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