Yoshkar-Ola
Yoshkar-Ola is a regional capital in Russia with a population of about 268,272.
Yoshkar-Ola is the capital city of Mari El, Russia. It was formerly known as Tsarevokokshaysk (Царевококшайск) from 1584 to 1919, and as Krasnokokshaysk (Краснококшайск) from 1919 to 1927. Population: 281,248 (2021 census); 248,782 (2010 census); 256,719 (2002 census); 241,601 (1989 Soviet census).
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About Yoshkar-Ola
| Country | Russia |
| Continent | Europe |
| Explore | 45 |
| Population | 268,272 |
| Local currency | RUB |
| Coordinates | 56.6388, 47.8908 |
| Time zone | Europe/Moscow |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | City |
| Distance to the capital | 643 km · Moscow |
| Population (Russia) | #74 most populated in Russia |
| Where on Earth | 56°38′20″N · 47°53′27″E |
| Hemisphere | N · E |
| Distance to the equator | 6,305 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 3,714 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Riga (Latvia) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -56.64, -132.11 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Moscow | 642 km |
| London | 3,117 km |
| Paris | 3,121 km |
| Cairo | 3,230 km |
| Dubai | 3,545 km |
| Beijing | 5,154 km |