Sevastopol is a large sea and fishing port located on the Crimean peninsula. It covers an area of about 850 km 2 , and if you take into account the bays, this figure increases to 1080 km 2 . At the beginning of 2016, the city was territorially divided into four administrative regions, the modern borders of which were established back in 1977 by the city executive committee (Sevastopol):
- Gagarinsky district - the largest in terms of population, consists of one municipal district.
- Leninsky - in terms of area takes the last place, in terms of population - the second, the composition includes one municipal district.
- Nakhimovsky district is in third place in terms of area and number of inhabitants. It consists of four municipal districts.
- Balaklava - the largest in area, but the smallest in terms of population. Four municipal districts are united in the district.
This article will describe the Gagarinsky district (Sevastopol). The reader will be able to find information on economic and cultural development, population and other important information. But first, let's get acquainted with the city itself.
Briefly about Sevastopol
The heroic city of Sevastopol is located in the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula. The foundation of the settlement is considered to be 1783. From a small coastal fortress a large industrial city, port, resort was formed. The name translated from Greek means "highly esteemed, holy city." In this place the Navy of the Black Sea is deployed. The population is more than 416 thousand people. It is unevenly distributed over the districts:
- Balaklava - about 48.2 thousand people;
- Nakhimovsky - 111.1 thousand people;
- Leninsky - more than 112.2 thousand people;
- Gagarinsky district (Sevastopol) - 144.7 thousand people.
The climate on the coast is Mediterranean, in the foothills of the sea is temperate continental.
In July 1942, Sevastopol was captured by the Nazis, in May 1944 it was liberated from the enemy. The feat of the inhabitants, soldiers and sailors is highly appreciated by the awarded title of a hero city.
Sevastopol is a seaside, very beautiful, developing city. The largest entertainment center has been built here, attracting thousands of tourists. The sights are pleasing to the eye: a diorama - a picturesque painting “Storming the Sapun Mountains on May 7, 1944”, a museum-panorama “Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855”, a monument to Nakhimov, St. Vladimir’s Church, Malakhov Kurgan, Balaklava embankment, Cape Fiolent.
Gagarinsky district: basic information
So, having become acquainted with the city, you can begin to describe the most densely populated Gagarinsky district (Sevastopol). His education was approved by decree of the Supreme Council of the Ukrainian SSR in 1975. It is subordinate to the city council. The territory of the district is more than 60 km 2 . It is divided into 18 neighborhoods.
On three sides (western, southern and northern), the area is washed by the Black Sea. The coastline has an impressive length, which is almost 44 km.
Microdistricts of Gagarinsky are divided into streets. In total there are a little less than 100 of them in the region. 15 have the status of trunk.
Population
The Gagarinsky district of the city of Sevastopol is inhabited by more than 144 thousand people (data from 2016). In January 2015, a population census was held, according to which the population of the district was less than approximately 7 thousand people. (137.7 thousand), and by November this figure exceeded the mark of 143000. During 2014, the number of inhabitants of this region also changed several times: in March - about 124 thousand people, in October - 136 thousand people.
According to these data, a significant increase can be traced - the population in three years has increased by approximately 20,000.
Economic Development and Governing Body
Gagarinsky district has large enterprises that play an important role in the development of the economy of the entire peninsula. Especially worth highlighting are those that specialize in fishing. No less significant are research institutes, organizations of the construction industry, radio electronics factories and others.
The trade sector of this region is represented by more than 180 shops, canteens, cafes, restaurants and other catering establishments. There are 12 markets and almost as many post offices.
The Department of the Gagarinsky District (Sevastopol) is the executive body that administers in the indicated territory on behalf of the state authority. Has coordinating, executive, administrative and control powers. It is located on October Revolution Avenue, in building No. 8. It will help to solve the following issues: social, economic, cultural, housing and communal services, landscaping.
Culture and education
Gagarinsky district (Sevastopol) - a place where four higher educational institutions, one technical school and four schools are located. There are 14 schools and more than 20 kindergartens. The total housing stock of the district is 1184 houses.
The main attraction of the Gagarinsky district is the Tauric Chersonesos. This is a national reserve. In total, there are more than 100 archaeological sites in the region, about 10 historical and, of course, those dedicated to the Great Patriotic War.