Kaspiysk

Kaspiysk has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk).

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|Jan high C= 3.3

|Feb high C= 3.6

|Mar high C= 7.1

|Apr high C = 14.4

|May high C = 21.1

|Jun high C = 26.3

|Jul high C = 28.9

|Aug high C = 28.6

|Sep high C = 23.5

|Oct high C = 17.2

|Nov high C = 10.8

|Dec high C = 5.8

| Jan mean C =0.4

| Feb mean C =0.8

| Mar mean C =4.1

| Apr mean C =10.7

| May mean C =17.1

| Jun mean C =22.3

| Jul mean C =25.1

| Aug mean C =24.6

| Sep mean C =19.9

| Oct mean C =13.8

| Nov mean C =7.9

| Dec mean C =3.1

|Jan low C = -2.4

|Feb low C = -2.0

|Mar low C = 1.1

|Apr low C = 7.0

|May low C = 13.2

|Jun low C = 18.3

|Jul low C = 21.4

|Aug low C = 20.6

|Sep low C = 16.4

|Oct low C = 10.4

|Nov low C = 5.0

|Dec low C = 0.5

|precipitation colour = green

|Jan precipitation mm = 22

|Feb precipitation mm = 28

|Mar precipitation mm = 21

|Apr precipitation mm = 18

|May precipitation mm = 28

|Jun precipitation mm = 25

|Jul precipitation mm = 26

|Aug precipitation mm = 23

|Sep precipitation mm = 38

|Oct precipitation mm = 43

|Nov precipitation mm = 31

|Dec precipitation mm = 29

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The city is one of the newer urban centers in Dagestan. It began in 1932 as a worker's encampment, servicing the needs of the nearby naval diesel engine manufacturer, Dagdizel. At the time, it was called Dvigatelstroy ({{lang|ru|Дви́гательстро́й}}), based upon the Russian word for "engine". During World War II, the site saw much growth due to the war effort, and became a center for major arms producers. In 1947, the settlement received the status of a city, and was given its current name, reflecting its location on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

On November 16, 1996, 68 people were killed in a Chechen bomb attack targeting an apartment.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rian.ru/history/20061116/55683149.html|title = 16 ноября|date = November 16, 2006}}

On May 9, 2002, 43 people were killed after a bombing during a Victory Day Parade.{{cite web |url=http://www.lenta.ru/terror/2002/06/24/names/ |title=Генпрокуратура: Мину для теракта в Каспийске продали военные из Буйнакска: Россия: Lenta.ru |access-date=2016-01-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192436/http://lenta.ru/terror/2002/06/24/names/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}

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On November 6, 2024, Ukraine launched its first drone attack on the Kaspiysk naval base with an A-22 reportedly damaging two {{Sclass2|Gepard|frigate|1}}s and one {{Sclass2|Buyan|corvette|1}} of the Caspian Flotilla and causing the nearby Makhachkala airport to halt operations.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-06 |title=Updated: Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Dagestan for first time, source says |url=https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-targeted-russian-naval-base-in-dagestan-drone-strike-source-says/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=The Kyiv Independent |language=en}}{{cite news|url= https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/11/06/a-ukrainian-drone-motored-700-miles-and-blasted-three-russian-warships-in-one-blow/ |work= forbes.com |title= A Ukrainian Drone Motored 700 Miles And Blasted Three Russian Warships In One Blow |first= David |last= Axe |author-link= David Axe |date= 2024-11-13 |access-date= 2024-11-13}}{{cite tweet|user= Gerashchenko_en |author-link= Anton Gerashchenko |number= 1854162196814516295 |title= Reports appeard that two warships were hit in Russian Kaspiysk. The "Tatarstan" and "Dagestan" missile ships were reportedly damaged in a drone strike on the Caspian Fleet in Dagestan. Small missile ships of Project 21631 Buyan-M were also damaged}} According to Russian social media the attack comprised four drones one of which crashed near a road causing a civilian to be hospitalized.{{cite news|url= https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/06/in-first-ukrainian-drones-attack-russias-dagestan-a86912 |work= themoscowtimes.com |title= In First, Ukrainian Drones Attack Russia’s Dagestan |date= 2024-11-06 |access-date= 2024-11-06}}

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the City of Kaspiysk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.Law #16 As a municipal division, the City of Kaspiysk is incorporated as Kaspiysk Urban Okrug.Law #6

{{Historical populations|5=1939|6=17689|7=1959|8=25178|9=1970|10=38990|11=1979|12=49382|13=1989|14=60069|15=2002|16=77650|17=2010|18=100129|19=2021|20=121140|type=|footnote=Source: Census data}}Population: {{ru-census2021|121,140|;}} {{ru-census2010|100,129|;}} {{ru-census2002|77,650|;}} {{su-census1989|60,069|;}}.

Ethnic groups (2021 census):{{cite web |url=https://05.rosstat.gov.ru/storage/mediabank/5.2.%20%D0%9D%D0%90%D0%A6%D0%98%D0%9E%D0%9D%D0%90%D0%9B%D0%AC%D0%9D%D0%AB%D0%99%20%D0%A1%D0%9E%D0%A1%D0%A2%D0%90%D0%92%20%D0%9D%D0%90%D0%A1%D0%95%D0%9B%D0%95%D0%9D%D0%98%D0%AF%20%D0%A0%D0%95%D0%A1%D0%9F%D0%A3%D0%91%D0%9B%D0%98%D0%9A%D0%98%20%D0%94%D0%90%D0%93%D0%95%D0%A1%D0%A2%D0%90%D0%9D%20%D0%9F%D0%9E%20%D0%93%D0%9E%D0%A0%D0%9E%D0%94%D0%A1%D0%9A%D0%98%D0%9C%20%D0%9E%D0%9A%D0%A0%D0%A3%D0%93%D0%90%D0%9C%20%D0%98%20%D0%9C%D0%A3%D0%9D%D0%98%D0%A6%D0%98%D0%9F%D0%90%D0%9B%D0%AC%D0%9D%D0%AB%D0%9C%20%D0%A0%D0%90%D0%99%D0%9E%D0%9D%D0%90%D0%9C.xlsx |title=Национальный состав населения |publisher=Rosstat|access-date=16 August 2023}}

• Lezgins (31.3%)
• Dargins (17.5%)
• Laks (12.5%)
• Russians (10.5%)
• Avars (10.3%)
• Kumyks (8.6%)
• Tabasarans (4.7%)
• Aghuls (1.2%)
• Azerbaijanis (0.7%)

Predominant faiths of Kaspiysk city are Sunni Islam and Orthodox Christianity.

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The city belongs to the Diocese of Makhachkala. Kaspiysk parish was formed in 1990 with the blessings of the Metropolitan of Stavropol and Baku, and was officially registered in 1994. In 2000, the community consecrated St. Kazan Church.

In 2010, the Seventh Day Adventists dedicated a house of worship in the city. It became the target of two explosives attacks within two months.

The city is home to:

• Dagdizel machine-building factory, founded in 1932. It produces diesel engines, electric motors, torpedoes, and other products for the Russian Navy.
• A naval base and harbour is located near the Dagdizel factory
• JSC Caspian Sea precision mechanics - machine-building factory, founded in 1960. It manufactures maritime navigation equipment for military and commercial use.
• a brick factory
• a stone processing factory.

At the North side of the city is a seaport.

The city hosts the Anzhi Arena stadium, home to the FC Anzhi Makhachkala Russian football club, which competes in the Russian Football Premier League.

The city was to bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics,[http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/youth-olympics/2018/15338-zhukov-gives-backing-to-dagestan-2018-youth-olympics-bid Zhukov gives backing to Dagestan 2018 Youth Olympics bid] however the bid was abandoned due to a lack of government support.[http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/youth-olympics/2018/16065-dagestan-bid-for-2018-summer-youth-olympics-abandoned Dagestan bid for 2018 Summer Youth Olympics abandoned ]

• Gaydarbek Gaydarbekov (born 1976), boxer
• Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), boxer
• Leonid Mikhelson (born 1955), entrepreneur, billionaire
• Magomed Omarow (born 1989), boxer
• Zamira Rakhmanova (born 1985), wrestler
• Albert Selimov (born 1986), boxer
• Ibragim Ibraginov (born 2001), wrestler

The city is home to a large naval storage facility that houses Russian hovercraft and ekranoplans.

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• [http://городкаспийск.рф Official website of Kaspiysk] {{in lang|ru}}
• [https://kaspijsk.jsprav.ru/ Kaspiysk Business Directory ] {{in lang|ru}}

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Category:Populated coastal places in Russia

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Category:Populated places on the Caspian Sea

Category:Monotowns in Russia