Republic of Dagestan, Russia

Location of republic of Dagestan on a map — Location of republic of Dagestan within Russia

Dagestan is a republic found in the nation of Russia. Home to 2,576,531 people, it is the 22nd largest division in Russia in terms of population.

Dagestan gained its current status as a republic in the year 1921. The government of Dagestan is lead by Ramazan Abdulatipovand is based in the republic capital of Makhachkala (Population: 497,959).

The most populous cities in Dagestan are: Makhachkala (Population: 497,959), Khasavyurt (Population: 126,829), Derbent (Population: 105,965), Kaspiysk (Population: 81,752), Buynaksk (Population: 62,689).

Dagestan Republic - Quick Facts

Country	Russia
Region Type	Republic
ISO Code	RU_DA
Time Zone	MSK
Year of Establishment	1921
Capital	Makhachkala (Population: 497,959)
Head of Government	Ramazan Abdulatipov
Total Population	2,576,531
Total Area	50,300 sq km (19,421 sq miles)
Population Density	51.2 sq km (132.7 sq miles)