Shilka, Russia
Шилка
Shilka is a town of 14,132 people in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray, Russia, founded in 1897.
Why visit Shilka
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Weather in Shilka
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About Shilka
Shilka (Russian: Шилка, IPA: [ˈʂɨlkə]; Buryat: Шилкэ, Shilke) is a town and the administrative center of Shilkinsky District in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the river Shilka, 248 kilometers (154 mi) east of Chita, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 13,947 (2010 census); 14,748 (2002 census); 18,057 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Shilka (town) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
History
It was founded in the first half of the 18th century and was granted town status in 1951.
From the History section of Shilka (town) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
Map of Shilka
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Kholbon 16 km east, about 16 min by car
- Arbagar 20 km northeast, about 20 min by car
- Pervomayskiy 35 km southwest, about 35 min by car
- Nerchinsk 41 km east, about 41 min by car
- Priiskovyy 41 km east, about 41 min by car
- Baley 51 km southeast, about 51 min by car
- Vershino-Darasunskiy 67 km northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- Памятник землякам, павшим в годы Гражданской и В. О. В. Площадь Мира, Шилка, Шилкинский район, Забайкальский край, SAKRI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Самолет МИГ-15 в г. Шилка, Николай Рабштынский, CC BY-SA 4.0
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