Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai

Chita (Russian: Чита, IPA: [tɕɪˈta]) is a city and the administrative center of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Trans-Siberian Railway route, roughly 900 kilometers (560 mi) east of Irkutsk. Population: 334,427(2021 Census); 324,444(2010 Census);

Chita
Чита
Shumovs Merchants' House, Museum "Church of the Decembrists", Pedagogical Institute Chita, Airport, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Location of Chita
Chita
Location of Chita
Chita
Chita (Zabaykalsky Krai)
Coordinates: 52°03′N 113°28′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectZabaykalsky Krai
Administrative districtChitinsky District
Founded1653
City status sinceJuly 11, 1851
Government
  MayorEvgeniy Yarilov
Elevation
650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
  Total324,444
  Estimate 
(2018)
349,005 (+7.6%)
  Rank56th in 2010
Administrative status
  Capital ofZabaykalsky Krai, Chitinsky District
Municipal status
  Urban okrugChita Urban Okrug
  Capital ofChita Urban Okrug
Time zoneUTC+9 (MSK+6 )
Postal code(s)
672000–672051
Dialing code(s)+7 3022
OKTMO ID76701000001
Websitewww.admin.chita.ru
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