Karagay, Perm Krai
Karagay (Russian: Карагай) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Karagaysky District of Perm Krai, Russia, located on the Obva River. Population: 6,682 (2010 Census); 6,754 (2002 Census); 6,339 (1989 Census).
Karagay
Карагай | |
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Selo | |
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Location of Karagay | |
Karagay Location of Karagay Karagay Karagay (Perm Krai) | |
| Coordinates: 58°16′17″N 54°56′20″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Perm Krai |
| Administrative district | Karagaysky District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,682 |
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| • Capital of | Karagaysky District |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (MSK+2 ) |
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| OKTMO ID | 57622410101 |
Its name is of the Turkic origin and translates from the Bashkir language as "pine" or "pine forest". It was first mentioned in 1623 as a village of six households. It serves as the administrative center of the district since 1923.
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