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Turka, Russia

Buryatiya Republic · Russia

Turka is a small town in Buryatiya Republic, Russia with a population of 1,472. Elevation: 1,512 ft (461 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

1,472 Population 1/sq mi density
1,512 ft Elevation 461 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Irkutsk Timezone

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About Turka

Turka

Turka, formerly known as Turka nad Stryiom is a city located at the confluence of the Stryi River and the Yablunka River in Sambir Raion, Lviv Oblast, western Ukraine. It is located by the Carpathian Mountains. It hosts the administration of Turka urban hromada, one of the hromadas of Ukraine. Population: 6,925.

People

Population1,472
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Population1,472
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates52.9492°, 108.2217°
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceBuryatiya Republic
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (259 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Turka

Turka is a small town in Russia (Buryatiya Republic) with a population of 1,472. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet (461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from -2°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Irkutsk.

Turka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,512 feet.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average30.3°F
44% below Russia avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Area1,146.4 sq mi (2,969.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates52.9492°N, 108.2217°W
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below Russia avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 7, 2025.

Feb 14, 1992 55 km NNW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M5.4 114 km
Jul 16, 2011 16 km ESE of Turka, Russia M5.3 17 km
May 20, 2008 41 km WSW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M5.3 42 km
Oct 10, 2001 41 km SSE of Yelantsy, Russia M5.2 113 km
Jul 13, 1993 22 km NE of Istok, Russia M4.8 142 km
Feb 3, 2006 22 km WNW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M4.7 67 km
Jul 28, 2002 30 km W of Turka, Russia M4.7 30 km
Apr 6, 2015 25 km NNE of Turka, Russia M4.6 25 km
May 21, 2010 38 km WSW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M4.6 47 km
Nov 3, 2017 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia M4.6 53 km
Mar 4, 2019 27 km NW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M4.6 76 km
Sep 30, 1998 51 km S of Khuzhir, Russia M4.5 71 km
Jul 24, 2020 23 km WSW of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M4.5 52 km
Oct 30, 2012 42 km N of Turka, Russia M4.5 43 km
Feb 3, 2016 Lake Baykal region, Russia M4.5 42 km
Oct 14, 2011 47 km N of Turuntayevo, Russia M4.5 55 km
Feb 13, 2020 54 km NNW of Barguzin, Russia M4.5 142 km
Jan 2, 2017 28 km W of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M4.5 58 km
Jun 21, 2015 11 km NE of Ust’-Barguzin, Russia M4.5 86 km
Feb 4, 2012 33 km NNE of Turka, Russia M4.4 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 0°F (-18°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
October 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Turka has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -2°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Turka

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Туркинская Средняя Общеобразовательная школа
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Hotels in Turka

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dragan
Апельсин
Байкальская гавань
Горхон
Горячинск
Гостевой дом Алдан
Гостевой дом Подворье
Гостиница в Турке
Имидж Байкал
Кемпинг Радуга
Сказка
Сосны
У Петровича
Хан Байкал
ЭКО ХАУС

Cafes in Turka

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Бууза
Золотая рыбка
Мунхэ Байгал
Позная
Провинция

Theatres in Turka

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Клуб

Clinics in Turka

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Амбулатория

Gas Stations in Turka

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosneft

Shopping Malls in Turka

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Барис

Airports Near Turka

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goryachinsk AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Turka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Церковь Казанской иконы Божией Матери

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Irkutsk

🇷🇺 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 Turka

What is the population of Turka?

Turka has a population of 1,472 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,146.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Turka?

Turka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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