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Shalazhi, Russia

Chechnya · Russia

Shalazhi is a small city in Chechnya, Russia with a population of 5,319. Elevation: 1,237 ft (377 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

5,319 Population 33/sq mi density
1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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About Shalazhi

Shalazhi

Shalazhi is a rural locality in the Urus-Martanovsky District, the Chechen Republic, Russia.

People

Population5,319
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Population5,319
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Coordinates43.0948°, 45.3590°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceChechnya
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)

About Shalazhi

Shalazhi is a small city in Russia (Chechnya) with a population of 5,319. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet (377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Shalazhi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below Russia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area162.9 sq mi (421.9 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates43.0948°N, 45.3590°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 60 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 131 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 136 km
Jan 31, 1999 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia M5.7 121 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 142 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 128 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 133 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 120 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 112 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 139 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 130 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 136 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 150 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 139 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 100 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 134 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 64 km
Apr 29, 1991 7 km SW of Java, Georgia M4.8 147 km
May 4, 1993 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia M4.8 58 km
May 13, 2016 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia M4.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 31 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 83 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in

Shalazhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Shalazhi

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа № 1
Администрация с. Шалажи
Школа № 2
Гихчара йуккъера ишкол
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Museums in Shalazhi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Донди-Юрт
Донди-Юрт
Ширча-Йурт

Farmers Markets in Shalazhi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Беркат Мартан
Рынок

Castles in Shalazhi

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Руины

Airports Near Shalazhi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International AirportGRVLarge Airport
Khankala Air BaseMedium Airport
Magas AirportIGTMedium Airport
Kalinovskaya AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Shalazhi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ГБУ 7 Клиническая больница г.Грозного

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shalazhi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Гихчар рузбан маьждиг

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shalazhi

What is the population of Shalazhi?

Shalazhi has a population of 5,319 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 162.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shalazhi?

Shalazhi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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