Chita, Kapisa
Chita: Situated in southeastern Russia, Chita is a significant city and the administrative center of the Zabaykalsky Krai.
About
Quick Facts about Chita
| Population | 349,983 |
| Country | Russia |
| State | Kapisa (Russia) |
| Postal code | 672000 |
| Phone Area Codes | 3022 |
| Area | 534 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 52.0333,113.5500 |
| Altitude | 2,133 feet / 650 meters |
| Capital city | Chita is capital of Chitinsky District, Far Eastern Republic, Zabaykalsky Krai, Q4516676, Trans-Baikal Governorate, Chita Urban Okrug, Chita Oblast |
| Establishment | January 01, 1653 (373 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+09:00, Yakutsk Time, Irkutsk Time |
| Local time | 11:42:00 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Chita is located at 52°1'60"N 113°33'0"E (52.0333333, 113.55).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 343,511 | - | census |
| 2017 | 347,088 | 1.03% | census |
| 2018 | 349,005 | 0.55% | census |
| 2019 | 349,983 | 0.28% | census |
Chitinskaja oblast', Tchita, Tschita, ЧИТА, Читинская область