Lagan, Russia
Lagan (Russian: Лага́нь, Russian pronunciation: [lɐˈganʲ]; Kalmyk: Лагань, Lagaň, IPA: [lɑˈgɑnʲ]) is a town and the administrative center of Lagansky District in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, located a few kilometers from the Caspian Sea. Population: 14,323 (2010 Census); 14,345 (2002 Census); 15,824 (1989 Census). In terms of population, it is the second biggest town in the republic after the capital Elista.
Lagan
Лагань | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Kalmyk | Лагань |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Lagan | |
Lagan Location of Lagan Lagan Lagan (Kalmykia) | |
| Coordinates: 45°23′27″N 47°21′57″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kalmykia |
| Administrative district | Lagansky District |
| Town | Lagan |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Town status since | 1963 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 91.38 km2 (35.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 14,323 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 13,125 (−8.4%) |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Capital of | Lagansky District, Town of Lagan |
Municipal status | |
| • Municipal district | Lagansky Municipal District |
| • Urban settlement | Laganskoye Urban Settlement |
| • Capital of | Lagansky Municipal District, Laganskoye Urban Settlement |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| OKTMO ID | 85615101001 |
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