Magadan city, Russia

The capital city of Magadan oblast.

Magadan city overview

Magadan is a city and sea port (Okhotsk Sea) located in the northeastern part of Russian Federation (Russian Far East), administrative center of Magadan oblast. The city is the Kolyma region gateway. Magadan is situated in the Nagayevo Bay (Tauisk gulf).

Magadan city population is 115,000 (2008). Land area of the city is 180 sq. km.

The phone code of Magadan is +7-4132; postal code - 685000.

Magadan city flag

Magadan city coat of arms

Magadan city map, Russia

Magadan city history

Magadan was founded in 1929 and received town status in 1939. Magadan town was the center of Dalstroy concern (Soviet slave labor camps systems) in 1932-1953 (gold mining in Kolyma region). Magadan city was large center of prisoners transition to labor camps during Stalin period of Russian history.

Magadan city economics

Main industries of Magadan city are fishing, gold mining and ship building. The navigation is fully available from May to December. There are two airports in Magadan city: Sokol Airport (international) and Magadan 13.

Magadan city features

Magadan is situated in the subarctic climate zone. Winters are long and sub-zero temperatures are common for six-seven months a year, so the soil is permanently frozen. Located on the Russian Far East the city is almost isolated from other Russian towns.

Yakutsk, the nearest city, is located about 2,000 km (1,200 mi) from Magadan city. Also there is no railway connection with other cities.

There are several museums (Anthropology Museum, Geological Museum and others), libraries and a university in Magadan. Also there are several churches (recently built Orthodox Trinity Cathedral, Roman Catholic Church of the Nativity) and numerous monuments and memorials.

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