Oymyakonsky District

Oymyakonsky District is a large administrative region in eastern Sakha Republic that contains mountains, plateaus, and the Indigirka River system. The landscape consists of remote, rugged terrain shaped by extreme cold conditions.

The region was established as an administrative district in 1931 and became known as one of Earth's most extreme climate zones. Since then it has experienced dramatic shifts in population and remains one of Russia's most sparsely settled areas.

Different ethnic groups live together in this region and maintain their own traditions within the community. Yakuts, Russians, and Evens shape daily life and local customs that you can observe here.

The Kolyma Highway connects this region to Yakutsk and Magadan and provides the main travel route through the area. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions and plan visits during warmer months only.

The settlement of Oymyakon once held the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in the northern hemisphere. This extreme cold record has brought worldwide attention to the place and makes it a location of scientific interest.

Location: Sakha

Inception: May 20, 1931

Capital city: Ust-Nera

Website: http://oymiakon.ru

GPS coordinates: 63.45000,142.78333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40