Kizlyar Urban Okrug

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Kizlyar Urban Okrug

Name

Kizlyar Urban Okrug

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Kizlyar is a town in Dagestan, Russia, situated in the Terek River delta. Founded as a Russian fortress in 1735, it became a key trading post. The town experienced a raid by Chechen separatists in 1996, resulting in significant casualties.

Statistics

Area

32.00 km²

Population

48,984

Location