Makhachkala is a Russian city located in the southern part of the country. It is also the capital of the Republic of Dagestan. Those who have ever visited this beautiful place as a traveler know that this is a city of contrasts: on the one hand, the majestic mountains of the North Caucasus, and on the other, the waters of the Caspian Sea. Perhaps tourists with the most diverse requirements and preferences will find here something that they will remember forever.
Makhachkala population
Who lives in this city? Knowing the temperament of the Dagestanis, we can conclude that Makhachkala is inhabited by people with a strict Caucasian disposition, but at the same time very kind and hospitable. They are ready at any time to help you if it is required. And when you are hungry or want to relax, they will gladly feed you and give you a drink. Hot corn, local cognac, as well as a variety of Caucasian delicacies - all this can be found in the capital of Dagestan.
Makhachkala in terms of population and area takes first place among all cities located in the North Caucasus. In addition, statistics for 2016 indicate that it is in 27th place out of 1,112 largest Russia. Thus, we can safely say that Makhachkala is one of the few and rapidly growing large cities of the Russian Federation. Most of the settlements after the collapse of the Soviet Union showed a significant decrease in population figures.
According to the latest data, about 593 thousand people live in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala in numbers
The capital of Dagestan can be considered a fully international city. Nevertheless, the ethnic composition of the population of Makhachkala is slightly different from the republican data. The largest part are Avars. In Makhachkala, about 27% of them live. However, this figure is slightly lower than the republic-wide indicator, which is 29.4% (these data were obtained and recorded during the All-Russian population census). Kumyks are in the second position - there are about 19.3% of them (for comparison: 14.9% of this people live in the whole of Dagestan). Then follow the Dargins - 15.4% of the total population of the city of Makhachkala and 17% in Dagestan. There are slightly fewer Lezghins here - about 12.8%, followed by Laks - 12.4%. As for the Russian nationality, its representatives in the capital of Dagestan are approximately 5.4% and 3.6% throughout the republic. There are also quite a lot of Tabasarans (2% and 4.1%).
Residents of the urban district
Now let's look at how the population of the urban district was distributed, which includes residents of nearby areas and towns. According to reliable data, 82.1% of them live directly in Makhachkala. Most citizens live in the Soviet district of the city. Slightly smaller in population are the Leninsky and Kirovsky districts. In general, the population is distributed more or less evenly. Every 5-6 citizen of the Makhachkala district lives in the villages, and the largest number of them live in the villages of Leninkent and Tarki.
Arrivals in Makhachkala
In addition to the local population, visiting people regularly arrive in Makhachkala. The capital of Dagestan is visited annually by a fairly large number of tourists. What attracts visitors to this place? Those who come here in search of work are attracted by the high level of salary and the feeling of a large city. Travelers are attracted by the entertainment infrastructure (concert venues, gyms, etc.). Impressive tourists and the abundance of shops. The population of Makhachkala is quite diverse, but all these people are united by the Caucasian tradition - hospitality. Picturesque nature, national color will not leave a tourist indifferent. After the received impressions and an unforgettable vacation, everyone will want to visit here again.