Irkutsk: Capital city of Oblast, Siberia, in eastern Russia

Irkutsk is a city in Russia and the administrative center of Irkutsk Oblast.

It was founded in 1661. It is named after the Irkut River. It is one of the largest cities in Siberia.

Irkutsk
Иркутск
City
Clockwise, from the upper right corner: Clock Tower, Picture Gallery, Irkutsk panorama from the dam, Local Lore Museum, Khudozhestvenny Cinema, Kazan Church
Clockwise, from the upper right corner: Clock Tower, Picture Gallery, Irkutsk panorama from the dam, Local Lore Museum, Khudozhestvenny Cinema, Kazan Church
Flag of Irkutsk
Coat of arms of Irkutsk
Anthem: none
Location of Irkutsk
Irkutsk is located in Russia
Irkutsk
Irkutsk
Location of Irkutsk
Irkutsk is located in Irkutsk Oblast
Irkutsk
Irkutsk
Irkutsk (Irkutsk Oblast)
Coordinates: 52°17′N 104°17′E / 52.283°N 104.283°E / 52.283; 104.283
CountryRussia
Federal subjectIrkutsk Oblast
Founded1661
Government
 • BodyDuma
 • MayorDmitri Berdnikov
Area
 • Total277 km2 (107 sq mi)
Elevation
440 m (1,440 ft)
Population
 • Total587,891
 • Estimate 
(2018)
623,869 (+6.1%)
 • Rank24th in 2010
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Administrative status
 • Subordinated toCity of Irkutsk
 • Capital ofIrkutsk Oblast, Irkutsky District
Municipal status
 • Urban okrugIrkutsk Urban Okrug
 • Capital ofIrkutsk Urban Okrug, Irkutsky Municipal District
Time zoneUTC+8 (MSK+5 Edit this on Wikidata)
Postal code(s)
664xxx
Dialing code(s)+7 3952
OKTMO ID25701000001
City DayFirst Saturday of June
Twin townsPforzheim, Shenyang, Ulaanbaatar, Kanazawa, Eugene, Novi Sad, Évian-les-Bains, Strömsund Municipality, Pordenone, Grenoble, Dijon, Simferopol, Krasnoyarsk, Gangneung, BiałystokEdit this on Wikidata
Websitewww1.irkutsk.ru
Irkutsk: Capital city of  Oblast, Siberia, in eastern Russia

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Administrative centreCityIrkutsk OblastRussiaSiberia

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