Chara (rural locality)


Chara is a rural locality and the administrative center of Kalarsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, located on the Chara River at an elevation of above sea level. Population:

Geography

The Chara Sands, a area of active sand dunes, lies southwest of Chara.

Climate

Chara has a subarctic climate, 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.