The Sakhalin region is a region located in the Far Eastern Federal District. The region is unique in its location. This is clearly visible on the map of the Sakhalin region: the region has an island position. The region includes: Sakhalin Island, the Kuril Islands, Tyuleniy and Moneron Islands.
Today, the Sakhalin region borders with Japan, the Khabarovsk Territory and the Kamchatka Sea. The region is washed by 2 seas: the Japanese and Okhotsk, as well as the Pacific Ocean. The area of the region is 87,101 km2. The region includes 17 districts, 15 cities and 5 urban-type settlements. The largest cities are Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Korsakov, Okha, Kholmsk and Poronaysk.
The Sakhalin region is characterized by difficult climatic conditions. This largely affects the economic state of the region. Oil, gas and coal are produced in the region. The main sectors of the economy are the forestry and fishing industries.
The region is characterized by high seismic activity. There are 160 volcanoes in the region, many of which are active.
The Sakhalin region includes the Kuril Islands, which are a stumbling block between Japan and Russia.
Historical reference
The Sakhalin region was created in 1932. During World War II, the region was occupied by Japanese troops. In 1945, there were battles for the liberation of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. In 1952, a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands. In 1995, an earthquake occurred in Neftegorsk, during which 2,000 people died.
Must Visit
On a detailed map of the Sakhalin region you can see various attractions: bays, volcanoes and natural monuments. It is recommended to visit local history museums, the Museum of Railway Equipment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, nature reserves and sanctuaries, the fur seal rookery on Tyuleniy Island, the Kuril Islands, thermal springs, the Nituy River waterfall, Cape Velikan and Stukabis.
Note to tourists
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Switching between the satellite map of the Sakhalin region and the schematic one is done in the lower left corner of the interactive map.
Sakhalin region - Wikipedia:
Date of formation of the Sakhalin region: October 20, 1932
Population of the Sakhalin region: 487,419 people
Telephone code of the Sakhalin region: 424
Area of the Sakhalin region: 87,100 km²
Vehicle code of the Sakhalin region: 65
Cities of the Sakhalin region - list of cities in alphabetical order:
City of Alexandrovsk-Sakhalinsky founded in 1869. The population of the city is 9586 people.
Aniva city founded in 1886. The population of the city is 9430 people.
City Dolinsk founded in 1884. The population of the city is 11,708 people.
City of Korsakov founded in 1853. The population of the city is 33213 people.
City of Kurilsk founded in the 18th century. The population of the city is 1547 people.
Makarov city founded in 1892. The population of the city is 6717 people.
Nevelsk city founded in 1789. The population of the city is 10,681 people.
Okha city founded in 1908. The population of the city is 20916 people.
Poronaysk city founded in 1869. The population of the city is 15,311 people.
City of Severo-Kurilsk founded in 1898. The population of the city is 2587 people.
Tomari city founded in 1870. The population of the city is 3774 people.
City of Uglegorsk founded in the 20th century. The population of the city is 9070 people.
Kholmsk city founded in 1870. The population of the city is 28,217 people.
City of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk founded in 1882. The population of the city is 194882 people.
Sakhalin region is a Russian region located on the islands of the Far East. The region includes Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Administrative center - city Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
The main wealth Sakhalin region– natural monuments and complexes under state protection. They occupy 10% of the entire territory. These are numerous volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls and gorges. Ilya Muromets is the largest waterfall in all of Russia, whose height is 141 meters. But the true pearl of nature in the region is Mount Vaida, in the depths of which there are more than 30 castrum caves. The deepest of them is the Kaskadnaya cave (127 meters).
It is worth noting the first Russian marine park - Moneron Island. Thanks to the warm current, the underwater world of this island is diverse and more reminiscent of the underwater world of tropical countries.
Sights of the Sakhalin region: Resurrection Cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Small Kuriles Nature Reserve, Poronaisky Nature Reserve, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Museum of Local Lore, Museum of the History of the Sakhalin Railway, Gagarin Park in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Nature Reserve "Kurilsky", "Mountain Air" - ski resort Sakhalin Island, Sakhalin Zoological and Botanical Park, Literary and Art Museum of A.P. Chekhov's Books, Korsakov Sea Commercial Port, Lake Busse, Main Lighthouse in Kholmsk, Chekhov Peak, Cape Giant, Moneron Island, Bear Museum in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Memorial to Soviet Soldiers in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Map Sakhalin region detailed with roads and cities:
The Sakhalin region is the only Russian region that is entirely located on islands. The region includes the island of Sakhalin with the adjacent islands of Tyuleniy and Moneron, as well as the islands of the Kuril archipelago. The region is washed by the Sea of Okhotsk and Japan and the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Its neighbors by sea are the Kamchatka and Khabarovsk territories and Japan. The climate is monsoon. Winters are wet and cold. Summer is rainy and cool. The region's major rivers are the Tym, Poronai (Sakhalin Island), Lyutoga, and Naiba.
The region is mostly occupied by spruce-fir forests. There are rare plants - the remains of ancient flora: eleutherococcus, magnolia, yew, etc. The main feature of the natural conditions of the region is high seismic and volcanic activity. For the most part, this characterizes the Kuril Islands. There are 9 active volcanoes there. There are often earthquakes. At the end of summer and autumn, the region is hit by typhoons - winds of destructive force with large amounts of precipitation that cause enormous damage.
Thanks to hot springs and lakes, sandy beaches of the Aniva seaside, mineral waters, rivers and lakes, Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands can be called natural “health resorts”. More than 50 mineral springs have been found in the region, which are suitable for bathing and drinking, and they have very different compositions. The most valuable of them is the mud of Lake Izmenchivoe, which is distinguished by its high healing properties. They are used in a complex of spa therapy. This lake is one of the largest deposits in the country.
There are many waterfalls in the region, of which Ilya Muromets is the highest waterfall in the country (141 m).
To the east of Sakhalin is Tyuleniy Island, a unique reserve of fur seals. Large ships are prohibited from approaching within 30 miles of the island, and aircraft are prohibited from flying over it. In addition, honking horns is strictly prohibited in this area. Apart from Russia, these fur seals live only in the United States. The region is also home to Steller sea lions, the largest animals among pinnipeds: their weight reaches 1 ton.
To date, the following have been created in the region:
— 1 federal reserve;
— 1 natural park;
— 2 reserves;
— 12 hunting reserves;
— 51 natural monuments.
Satellite maps of cities in the Sakhalin region:
Map of the Sakhalin region from satellite. Explore the satellite map of the Sakhalin region online in real time. A detailed map of the Sakhalin region was created based on high-resolution satellite images. As close as possible, the satellite map of the Sakhalin region allows you to study in detail the streets, individual houses and attractions of the Sakhalin region. The map of the Sakhalin region from the satellite can easily be switched to regular map mode (diagram).
Sakhalin region- the only region of Russia that is located on the islands. The Sakhalin region includes the island of Sakhalin with its small adjacent islands and the Kuril Islands.
The climate in the Sakhalin region is quite diverse. On Sakhalin it is monsoonal, and on the Kuril Islands it is oceanic. Winter in the Sakhalin region is long, on average up to 7 months. Summer is short but warm – 2-3 months long. The region is also characterized by typhoons of destructive force.
Nature generously rewarded Sakhalin region natural attractions, many of which have no analogues in the world. The main attraction is the Ilya Muromets waterfall, the highest waterfall in Russia. Its height is 141 meters.
The Sakhalin region is often called the region of volcanoes, as there are a huge number of them here. On the Kuril Islands alone there are 160 of them, of which 39 are active. The Yuzhno-Sakhainsky mud volcano is another natural monument that is carefully protected by the state.
There is also a large marine natural park in the Sakhalin region - Moneron Island. It combines various forms of underwater relief, which is strongly influenced by the Tsushima warm current. Under its influence of animals, the underwater world of the island is very unusual. Clams, sea urchins and stars live there.
Another protected area in the region is Mount Vaida, which is considered a pearl of nature. This mountain is unique because there are more than 30 castrum caves inside it. The most beautiful of them is Vaidinskaya, and the deepest is Cascade (depth - 127 meters). About tourism in Sakhalin region a lot can be said. This is an active, calm and extreme holiday. Skiing and mountain climbing are especially popular among tourists.
