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 14:35:13 (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 website of Chita

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Demographics

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
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