Bashlykent
Selo in Republic of Dagestan, Russia
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Bashlykent (Russian: Башлыкент; Kumyk: Башлы, Başlı) is a rural locality (a selo) in Kayakentsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 3,230 as of 2010.[2] There are 23 streets.[3]
Bashlykent
Башлыкент Башлы | |
|---|---|
Selo | |
  Bashlykent  Bashlykent | |
| Coordinates: 42°15′N 47°50′E[1] | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Republic of Dagestan |
| District | Kayakentsky District |
| Time zone | UTC+3:00 |
Geography
Bashlykent is located 29 km southwest of Novokayakent (the district's administrative centre) by road. Dzhavankent and Kapkaykent are the nearest rural localities.[4]
Nationalities
Kumyks live there.
Famous residents
- Sakinat Gadzhiyeva (scientist-ethnographer, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Dagestan)
- Balash Balashov (State Duma deputy)
