Bakhchysarai Raion
Bakhchysarai Raion (Russian: Бахчисарайский район; Ukrainian: Бахчисарайський район; Crimean Tatar: Bağçasaray rayonı) is one of the 25 regions of Crimea, currently subject to a territorial dispute between the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Population: 90,911 (2014 Census).
Bakhchysarai Raion
Bağçasaray rayonı | |
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Raion | |
Baydarsky Reserve, Bakhchysarai District | |
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Flag Seal | |
Raion location within Crimea | |
| Coordinates: 44°45′N 33°54′E | |
| Country | Ukraine (occupied by Russia) |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Admin. center | Bakhchysarai |
| Subdivisions | List
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1,589 km2 (614 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 90,911 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Dialing code | +380-6554 |
The Bakhchysarai Raion is situated in the southwestern part of the peninsula. Two thirds of the raion's area is mountainous, while the northwestern part of the region is occupied by the coastal plain.
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