Nizhniy Baskunchak, Russia
Нижний Баскунчак
Nizhniy Baskunchak is a town of 3,153 people in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, founded in 1884.
Why visit Nizhniy Baskunchak
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
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About Nizhniy Baskunchak
Nizhny Baskunchak (Russian: Нижний Баскунчак) is an urban-type settlement in Akhtubinsky District of Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. Population: 2,789 (2010 census); 3,167 (2002 census); 3,360 (1989 Soviet census).
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Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay1
Shopping3
Map of Nizhniy Baskunchak
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Verkhniy Baskunchak 8 km west, about 8 min by car
- Akhtubinsk 50 km west, about 50 min by car
- Chyorny Yar 56 km west, about 56 min by car
- Tsagan Aman 74 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sasykoli 75 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kapustin Yar 90 km northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
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