Makhachkala
RussiaRU
City in Dagestan, Russia
Makhachkala, previously known as Petrovskoye (1844–1857) and Port-Petrovsk (1857–1921), or by the local Kumyk name of Anji, is the capital and largest city of Dagestan, Russia. The city is located on the Caspian Sea, covering an area of 468.13 square kilometres, with a population of over 623,254 residents, while the urban agglomeration covers over 3,712 square kilometres, with a population of roughly 1 million residents. Makhachkala is the fourth-largest city in the Caucasus, the largest city in the North Caucasus and the North Caucasian Federal District, as well as the third-largest city on the Caspian Sea, after Baku and Rasht. The city is extremely ethnically diverse, with a minor ethnic Russian population.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 662,660
- Coordinates
- 42.976, 47.502
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Makhachkala
Located in Russia, Makhachkala is best described as a busy regional city. The population is roughly 662,660. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights sports, culture and nightlife above everything else.
Things to do in Makhachkala
Sports in Makhachkala
(3)Under sports, Makhachkala is tagged with Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Makhachkala.
Culture in Makhachkala
(1)The culture shortlist for Makhachkala: Mosques. It is a direct read of Makhachkala's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Makhachkala
(1)Nightlife lovers get Clubs. Everything listed here comes from what Makhachkala is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Makhachkala
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Getting to Makhachkala rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Europe/Moscow.
Similar destinations
Places near Makhachkala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Makhachkala known for?
- Makhachkala is mainly a destination for sports, culture and nightlife, set in Russia with around 662,660 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Makhachkala?
- You can plan around Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Mosques and Clubs in Makhachkala. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Makhachkala?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Makhachkala located?
- Administratively, Makhachkala sits in Russia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
Personal notes
Loading…