Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast

Irkutsk: Located in southeastern Siberia on the Angara River, this major administrative and economic center is known as a hub for trade, education, and culture.

About

Quick Facts about Irkutsk

Population 623,869
Country Russia
State Irkutsk Oblast (Russia)
Different from Yakutsk
Postal code 664000–664999
Phone Area Codes 3952
Area 277 km2
Latitude & Longitude 52.2978,104.2964
Altitude 1,444 feet / 440 meters
Capital city Irkutsk is capital of Siberian General Governorate, Irkutsk Governorate, Q4203330, Irkutsk Province, Irkutsk Oblast, Irkutsk Urban Okrug, Irkutsky District, Q719272
Establishment January 01, 1661 (365 years ago)
Time Zone Irkutsk Time, UTC+08:00
Local time 10:22:33 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Irkutsk is located at 52°17'52"N 104°17'47"E (52.2977778, 104.2963889).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2016 623,424 - census
2017 623,736 0.05% census
2018 623,869 0.02% census
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