City · Russia
Yoshkar-Ola
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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- Population: 268,272.
- Founded: 1584.
- Area: 100.4 sq km.
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow.