Khunzakhsky District

Khunzakhsky District encompasses 551 square kilometers of terrain in western Dagestan, containing fifty-nine rural localities across fifteen administrative divisions.

The district, established in 1929, developed from the former capital of Sarir, a Christian state that controlled the North Caucasus region from the 5th century.

The district maintains strong connections to Avar traditions through its rural communities, where residents practice traditional music, crafts, and ceremonies.

Located 1,600 meters above sea level, the district operates in the Moscow time zone and connects to neighboring regions through a network of mountain roads.

The district's population increased from 21,824 in 1989 to 31,691 in 2010, demonstrating sustained growth in an otherwise depopulating rural Russia.

Location: Dagestan

Inception: 1929

Capital city: Khunzakh

Website: http://khunzakh.ru

GPS coordinates: 42.54636,46.70836

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:23