Dagestan Oblast
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| Dagestan Oblast (in English) | ||
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| Established | 1860 | |
| Abolished | 1917 | |
| Political status | Oblast | |
| Region | Caucasus | |
| Area | 26,132.4 verst² | |
| Population (1897 census) | ||
| • Total | 571154 | |
| • Density | 21.9 inhab. / verst² | |
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The Dagestan Oblast (Russian: Дагестанская область) was an oblast (province) of the Caucasus Viceroyalty of the Russian Empire. It roughly corresponded to most of present-day southeastern Dagestan. It was created in 1860 out of the territories of the former Caucasian Imamate.
Demographics[edit]
As of 1897, 571,154 people populated the oblast. Caucasian Avars constituted the largest minority of the population at 27.8% (see chart below). Significant minorities consisted of Dargins and Lezgians.
Ethnic groups in 1897[1][edit]
| TOTAL | 571,154 | 100% |
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| Caucasian Avars | 158,550 | 27,8% |
| Dargins | 121,375 | 21,2% |
| Laks | 76,381 | 13,4% |
References[edit]
Coordinates: 42°49′00″N 47°07′00″E / 42.8167°N 47.1167°E
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