Magas
Magas (Russian: Мага́с) is the capital town of Ingushetia, Russia. It was founded in 1995 and replaced Nazran as the capital of the republic in 2002. Due to this distinction, Magas is the smallest capital of a federal subject in Russia. In 2019, it had a population of 8,771 inhabitants, up from 5,841 in 2010 and 272 in 2002.
Magas
Магас | |
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From the top to bottom-right, View of Central Magas, The City at night, Consent Tower, Kadyrov Alley, Entrance Sign | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Magas | |
Magas Location of Magas Magas Magas (Republic of Ingushetia) | |
| Coordinates: 43°10′N 44°48′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Ingushetia |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Town status since | 2000 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Town Council |
| • Head | Zayt Ortskhanov (acting) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.6261 km2 (4.8750 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,502 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 8,771 (+250.6%) |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| • Subordinated to | town of republic significance of Magas |
| • Capital of | Republic of Ingushetia |
| • Capital of | town of republic significance of Magas |
| • Urban okrug | Magas Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Magas Urban Okrug |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | 386001 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8734 |
| OKTMO ID | 26701000001 |
| Website | www |
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