Omsukchan, Russia
Омсукчан
Omsukchan is a town of 4,201 people in Magadan Oblast, Russia, founded in 1930.
Why visit Omsukchan
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 1 place to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Omsukchan
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About Omsukchan
Omsukchan (Russian: Омсукча́н) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) and the administrative center of Omsukchansky District of Magadan Oblast, Russia, located 576 kilometers (358 mi) north of Magadan. Population: 3,493 (2021 census); 4,157 (2010 census); 4,529 (2002 census); 9,873 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Omsukchan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Ледовый каток
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 km
23 Индустриальная улица, Омсукчан
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Omsukchan was founded in the 1930s after natural resources were discovered in the region. It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1953.
The settlement's name comes from Omchikan, which means "little marsh" in the Even language.
From the History section of Omsukchan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Филиал Омсукчанская районная больница
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 km
7 Театральная улица, Омсукчан
Map of Omsukchan
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Dukat 23 km west, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Omsukchan 5676, Lazyhawk . Original uploader was Lazyhawk at ru.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Центральная площадь Омсукчана - panoramio, Андрей Куполов, CC BY 3.0
- Plantago depressa 146550157, Maria Khoreva, CC BY 4.0
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