Chara (rural locality) explained

En Name:Chara
Ru Name:Чара
Coordinates:56.9167°N 134°W
Map Label Position:bottom
Federal Subject:Zabaykalsky Krai
Adm District Jur:Kalarsky District
Adm Ctr Of:Kalarsky District
Inhabloc Cat:Rural locality
Inhabloc Type:Selo
Pop 2010Census:1903

Chara (Russian: Чара) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Kalarsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Chara River at an elevation of 710m (2,330feet) above sea level. Population:

Geography

The Chara Sands, a 34km2 area of active sand dunes, lies 5km (03miles) southwest of Chara.

Climate

Chara has a subarctic climate (Köppen climate classification Dwc), with long, bitterly cold winters and warm, mild summers. Precipitation is quite low but is much higher in summer than at other times of the year.

Transportation

It is served by the Chara Airport.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chara Airport. OurAirports. April 16, 2013.