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Aldan
City in Sakha, Russia
Overview
Aldan is a remote mining town in Sakha, Russia, surrounded by Siberian forests and rivers. Despite its industrial heritage, the city offers friendly local culture, wide open spaces, and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Aldan is the administrative and logistical hub for the surrounding gold mining region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Sakha
Population
21,490
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
58.61°, 125.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,006
Local Cost
$588
Local Income
$430
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
-7.2°C
Summer Avg
13.9°C
Winter Avg
-27.4°C
Record High
30.2°C
Record Low
-50.4°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
873 mm
Internet Speed
185 Mbps
Upload
199 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ADH
Distance
1 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 9 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 65/100.
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