Atka, Russia

Atka is an types of [inhabited localities in Russia|urban locality] in Khasynsky District of Magadan Oblast, Russia, located on the Kolyma Highway, by road north of the oblast's administrative center Magadan. Population:

Geography

The sources of the Yama are near Atka and the Maltan river flows northwards to the west of the town. The Maymandzhin Range rises above the northern and eastern sides. Atka is on the same longitude as the Sydney, Australia, both lying on the 151st [meridian east|151st meridian].

History

It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1953.

Climate

Atka has a subarctic climate, with cool, humid summers and severe to extreme winters.