Boguchansky District

Boguchansky District is a municipal region in eastern Krasnoyarsk Krai covering vast forest areas and the Angara River basin. The territory contains numerous rural villages spread across its expanse, with the river serving as a natural axis through the landscape.

The district was established in 1924 as an administrative unit emerging from a remote Siberian territory. Over the following decades, rural settlements developed across the area, though isolation remained a defining feature of life there.

The population includes Russians at 86 percent, Germans at 6 percent, and several indigenous Siberian communities maintaining their traditional practices.

The region operates on Krasnoyarsk Time, which is UTC plus 7 hours, with phone connections using the 39162 area code. Travel between settlements involves long distances and can be challenging during winter months when road conditions worsen.

A hydroelectric power plant completed in 2012 significantly changed the region's economic standing and industrial presence. The facility ranks among the major power sources for the broader Krasnoyarsk area and remains a landmark along the river.

Location: Krasnoyarsk Krai

Inception: April 4, 1924

Capital city: Boguchany

Website: http://boguchansky-raion.ru/in/md/main

GPS coordinates: 58.50000,97.50000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23