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Zhigansky District

City in Sakha, Russia

Overview

Zhigansky District is a remote region on the banks of the Lena River in northern Yakutia, Russia, home to just over four thousand people. It features vast taiga forests and authentic Siberian village life. Visitors find tranquility, unique nature, and a fascinating indigenous culture here.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Sakha
Population
4,086
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
66.75°, 123.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$750
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$400
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
-11.7°C
Summer Avg
13.9°C
Winter Avg
-37.9°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-60.3°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
440 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ZIX
Distance
7 km

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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 50/100.

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