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Derbent
City in Dagestan, Russia
Overview
Derbent is Russia's oldest city, set on the picturesque shores of the Caspian Sea in Dagestan. It blends ancient Persian and Caucasian influences, most evident in its UNESCO-listed fortress and maze-like Old Town. The city's lively local culture and scenic seaside make it a unique southern Russian destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Dagestan
Population
128,141
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
42.07°, 48.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$902
Local Cost
$468
Local Income
$225
Cashless
45
English
20
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-13.4°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
403 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
37
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
126.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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