Mamkheg

Mamkheg (Russian: Мамхег; Adyghe: Мамхыгъ) is a rural locality (an aul) and the administrative center of Mamkhegskoye Rural Settlement of Shovgenovsky District, the Republic of Adygea, Russia. The population was 1985 as of 2018.[2] There are 24 streets.

Mamkheg
Мамхег
Мамхыгъ
Aul
Mamkheg is located in Republic of Adygea
Mamkheg
Mamkheg
Mamkheg is located in Russia
Mamkheg
Mamkheg
Coordinates: 45°00′N 40°13′E[1]
CountryRussia
RegionAdygea
DistrictShovgenovsky District
Time zoneUTC+3:00

Geography

Mamkheg is located on the bank of the Fars River, 3 km (1.9 mi) southwest of Khakurinokhabl (the district's administrative centre) by road. Khakurinokhabl is the nearest rural locality.[3]

Ethnicity

The aul is inhabited by Circassians of the Mamkhegh tribe, after whom the village is named.

References

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