Izberbash

Izberbash is a town in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. It is along the coast of the Caspian Sea, about 56 kilometers or 35 miles southeast of Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan.

The town has grown over the years. In 2010, around 55,646 people lived there. In 2002, about 39,365 people lived there. And in 1989, during the time of the Soviet Union, roughly 28,122 people lived there.

Izberbash is known by different names by the people who live there. In Russian, it is called Изберба́ш. In Dargwa, a local language, it is called Избир. And in Kumyk, another local language, it is called Йизбирба́ш or Yizbirbaş. The town is a place where many cultures and languages come together.

History

Izberbash was started in 1932 to get oil. It became an official town in 1949.

In 2024, the mayor of Izberbash was arrested for taking money to help someone build a house.

Administrative and municipal status

In local government, Izberbash is called the Town of Izberbash. This means it has the same importance as areas known as districts. For city management, Izberbash is part of Izberbash Urban Okrug.

Demographics

Izberbash is a town in Russia where people from many different backgrounds live together. In 2002, most of the people were Dargins, followed by Kumyks, Lezgins, Russians, Avars, Laks, and Azerbaijanis. By 2021, the numbers changed a little. Dargins were still the largest group, and Kumyks, Lezgins, Russians, Avars, Laks, and Tabasarans were also part of the community.

Education

Izberbash has a school called the M. M. Medzhidov Professional and Pedagogical College.

M. M. Medzhidov Professional and Pedagogical College

Geography

Climate

Izberbash has a cold semi-arid climate. This means the weather is dry and the temperatures are cool. This climate type is called BSk in the Köppen system.

Notable people

Some famous people are from Izberbash. Viktor Bolshov, born in 1939, was a Soviet high jumper. Milana Dadasheva, born in 1995, is a Russian wrestler. Mukhtar Gusengadzhiyev, born in 1964, worked as a circus actor in Russia. Akhmed Khaybullayev, born in 1985, is a Russian footballer.