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Afrikanda, Russia

Murmansk · Russia

Afrikanda is a small town in Murmansk, Russia with a population of 1,800. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,800 Population 3/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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About Afrikanda

Afrikanda

Afrikanda is a rural locality in administrative jurisdiction of Polyarnye Zori Town with Jurisdictional Territory in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located beyond the Arctic Circle on the Kola Peninsula at a height of 140 meters (460 ft) above sea level. Population: 1,644.

People

Population1,800
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population1,800
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates67.4429°, 32.7828°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceMurmansk
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (527 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)

About Afrikanda

Afrikanda is a small town in Russia (Murmansk) with a population of 1,800. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Afrikanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average30.4°F
44% below Russia avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area611.6 sq mi (1,584.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates67.4429°N, 32.7828°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Russia avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 5, 2022.

Aug 17, 1999 11 km SW of Revda, Russia M4.6 82 km
Mar 5, 2022 23 km E of Kirovsk, Russia M4.4 65 km
Jun 16, 1990 25 km S of Shonguy, Russia M4.3 121 km
Apr 17, 1991 31 km SE of Verkhnetulomskiy, Russia M3.6 108 km
Feb 1, 1992 33 km SSW of Kovdor, Russia M3.0 115 km
Jan 28, 1995 29 km S of Revda, Russia M2.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in
May 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 1.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 1.4 in

Afrikanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 7°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Afrikanda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Детская школа искусств - - - -
Школа №1 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Afrikanda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Cinemas in Afrikanda

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Дом культуры

Train Stations in Afrikanda

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Afrikanda

Banks in Afrikanda

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank

Airports Near Afrikanda

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Olenya Air Base-Medium Airport
Monchegorsk Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Afrikanda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Африканда 184220

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afrikanda

What is the population of Afrikanda?

Afrikanda has a population of 1,800 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 611.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Afrikanda?

Afrikanda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

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