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Is Astrakhan a Good Place to Live?

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      Key city facts that help put the pros and cons in context.

      Urban-centre area156.0 km²

      Matched harmonised GHSL urban-centre footprint; this may differ from the municipal boundary. View source

      Population466,000

      Russia · Astrakhanskaya Oblast’ View source

      Around the city

      Astrakhan in context

      Population scale, nearby city options and other geographic context that may affect your plans.

      Size within Russia#41 of 678

      Population position among the city records used for this guide. Source

      Size within Astrakhanskaya Oblast’#1 of 3

      Population position among the included cities in the recorded region. Source

      Nearby city to compareVolzhskiy · ~365 km

      A nearby same-country city with a broadly similar population scale. Source

      Daylight through the year8 h 24 min–15 h 36 min

      Approximate shortest-to-longest astronomical day length.

      Urban-centre area156.0 km²

      Harmonised GHSL urban-centre area; it may not match the municipal boundary. Source

      GHSL urban-centre population520,000

      2025 estimate for the matched GHSL urban-centre boundary. Source

      Planning

      How to decide whether Astrakhan fits your life

      Use your own budget, neighbourhood assumptions, routes and non-negotiables instead of a universal city rating.

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      GeoNames

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      GHSL Urban Centre Database

      Harmonised urban-centre measurements used in the city facts above.

      The GHSL urban-centre boundary can differ materially from municipal or other city definitions.
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      Before you decide

      Things to check now

      1. Write down your non-negotiables before reading more city rankings or opinions.
      2. Compare realistic housing, daily routes, healthcare, household needs and climate preferences from actual neighbourhoods.
      3. Use the same budget and assumptions for every alternative city.
      4. If you expect to rely on a much larger city for work, specialist services, flights or family connections, verify that real journey before choosing Astrakhan.
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      Astrakhan at a glance

      Population466,000
      CountryRussia
      RegionAstrakhanskaya Oblast’
      StatusRegional capital
      Coordinates46.35°N, 48.04°E
      Time zoneEurope/Astrakhan
      Approx. DEM elevation-12 m
      GHSL urban-centre area156.0 km²
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