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Makhachkala
City in Dagestan, Russia
Overview
Makhachkala, the lively capital of Dagestan, is a dynamic city stretched along the shores of the Caspian Sea. It's renowned for its multicultural atmosphere, shoreline promenades, lively bazaars, and diverse cuisine reflecting Dagestan's ethnic blend.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Russia
Republic
Dagestan
Population
662,660
Time Zone
Europe/Moscow
Coordinates
42.98°, 47.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$847
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$420
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
-16.1°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
378 mm
Internet Speed
93 Mbps
Upload
77 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
227
Coworking
0
Cafes
175
Nightlife
17
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MCX
Distance
22 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 63 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 65/100.
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