Taksimo, Railway settlement in Muysky District, Russia
Taksimo is a railway settlement in the Muysky District of northeastern Buryatia that spreads across the Muya River valley. The town sits on a plateau surrounded by mountains and serves as an important junction point on the Baikal-Amur Mainline railway network.
The settlement was founded in 1910 when Ivan Barancheyev established a trading post in the area. It later became an important hub for the Baikal-Amur Mainline railway during the 20th century.
The settlement's name comes from Evenki language terminology, referring to the geographical shape of the valley within the Muysky Mountains.
The Baikal-Amur Mainline railway is the main way to reach the settlement and connect with other regions. A small airport nearby offers flight options for those who prefer to travel by air.
The population of Taksimo decreased from 10,138 in 2011 to approximately 7,314 in 2024, reflecting demographic changes in Russian remote settlements.
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