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