Yangikent, Republic of Dagestan

Yangikent (Russian: Янгикент; Kumyk: Янгыгент, Yañıgent; Kaitag: Йагъиккент) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative centre of Yangikentsky Selsoviet, Kaytagsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 1,248 as of 2010.[2] There are 23 streets.[3]

Yangikent
Янгикент
Янгыгент
Йагъиккент
Selo
Yangikent is located in Republic of Dagestan
Yangikent
Yangikent
Yangikent is located in Russia
Yangikent
Yangikent
Coordinates: 42°12′N 47°49′E[1]
CountryRussia
RegionRepublic of Dagestan
DistrictKaytagsky District
Time zoneUTC+3:00

Geography

Yangikent is located 12 km north of Madzhalis (the district's administrative centre) by road, on the Yangichay River. Chumli and Gulli are the nearest rural localities.[4]

Nationalities

Kumyks and Dargins live there.

References


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