Katsiveli, Urban settlement in Yalta Municipality, Russia
Katsiveli is a small settlement on the southern coast of the Crimean Peninsula, situated on elevated terrain overlooking the Black Sea. The community is spread along this coastline with modest infrastructure serving a population of around 530 people.
The settlement gained its urban-type status during the Soviet era under administrative criteria established in the 1920s for developing residential areas. This designation combined housing with basic public services in a coastal location.
The population of Katsiveli reflects the demographic patterns of the Crimean region, with residents maintaining connections to both Russian and Ukrainian traditions.
The area operates on Moscow Standard Time and offers basic utilities for daily needs. Visitors should expect modest infrastructure as this is a small coastal community.
Recent legislative changes in 2023 modified the administrative status of urban-type settlements across the region, affecting the classification of Katsiveli.
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