Makhachkala, Dagestan

Makhachkala: This major city and the capital of the Republic of Dagestan is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea.

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Quick Facts about Makhachkala

Population 596,356
Country Soviet Union, Russia
State Dagestan (Russia)
Postal code 367000–367999
Phone Area Codes (+7) 8722
Area 468.13 km2
Official name Махӏачхъала, Петровское, Petrovskoye, Петровск-Порт, Petrovsk-Port, Махачкала
Latitude & Longitude 42.9753,47.5022
Altitude 33 feet / 10 meters
Capital city Makhachkala is capital of Makhachkala Urban Okrug, Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Republic of Dagestan
Establishment January 01, 1844 (182 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+03:00
Local time 05:22:07 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Makhachkala is located at 42°58'31"N 47°30'8"E (42.9752778, 47.5022222).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1990 572,076 - census
2016 587,876 2.69% census
2017 592,976 0.86% census
2018 596,356 0.57% census
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