This Russian City May Be Earth's Coldest Populated Area .
Yakutsk, Russia, can be found in the province of Siberia, nearly 300 miles south of the Arctic Circle.
Records show that the lowest temperature ever recorded there was -83 degrees Fahrenheit.
During January, AccuWeather says Yakutsk will usually drop to -42 degrees on average.
Despite its freezing weather, nearly 300,000 people live in the area.
The city contains lots of museums and art galleries, and local restaurants boast a distinct cuisine.
It is still up for debate whether or not Yakutsk is Earth's coldest populated spot.
Just 600 miles away lies Oymyakon, which some say holds the title.
The village, which recorded -88 degrees in 2018, has a population of just under 500