Largest Cities in Dagestan

Top 80 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Dagestan

1 Makhachkala 662,660
2 Khasavyurt 161,114
3 Kaspiysk 133,105
4 Derbent 128,141
5 Buynaksk 70,190
6 Izberbash 59,275
7 Kizlyar 51,197
8 Kizilyurt 39,601
10 Karabudakhkent 21,776
11 Leninkent 19,795
12 Tarki 18,520
13 Babayurt 18,353
15 Kayakent 15,923
16 Semender 15,691
17 Akhty 15,285
18 Novyy Khushet 14,180
19 Kasumkent 12,502
20 Belidzhi 11,843
21 Aksay 11,826
22 Levashi 11,576
23 Shamkhal 11,284
24 Leninaul 10,993
25 Mamedkala 10,962
26 Korkmaskala 10,805
27 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 10,700
28 Al’burikent 10,591
29 Chirkey 10,477
30 Gubden 10,135
31 Dylym 10,116
32 Sulak 9,758
33 Paraul 9,658
34 Endirey 9,573
36 Mutsalaul 8,969
37 Sergokala 8,803
38 Dorgeli 8,777
39 Shamkhal-Termen 8,719
40 Kochubey 8,297
41 Novyy Chirkey 7,978
42 Chontaul 7,602
43 Ulluaya 7,533
44 Kyakhulay 7,456
45 Khadzhalmakhi 7,429
46 Gurbuki 7,413
47 Kurush 7,298
48 Andi 7,120
49 Novolakskoye 7,057
51 Manas 6,891
52 Gedzhukh 6,826
53 Tarumovka 6,743
54 Madzhalis 6,659
55 Untsukul’ 6,641
56 Tyube 6,602
57 Terekli-Mekteb 6,590
58 Botayurt 6,484
59 Kostek 6,394
60 Novogagatli 6,369
61 Kafyr-Kumukh 6,107
62 Novyy Kostek 5,975
63 Novokayakent 5,952
64 Khazar 5,911
65 Kalininaul 5,881
66 Magaramkent 5,756
67 Solnechnoye 5,694
68 Dubki 5,544
69 Khamamatyurt 5,528
70 Nuradilovo 5,513
71 Gimry 5,365
72 Ansalta 5,277
73 Shamil’kala 5,264
74 Zubutli-Miatli 5,215
75 Kokrek 5,168
76 Uchkent 5,117
77 Karata 5,093
78 Pokrovskoye 5,053
79 Miatli 5,042
80 Utsmiyurt 5,014

The largest cities in Dagestan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Makhachkala leads with a population of 662,660, followed by Khasavyurt and Kaspiysk. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Makhachkala's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 17 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,018 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,155,210.

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