Shitkan

Shitkan is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,770 metres. Shitkan is situated nearby to the abandoned locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Akhty Castle.

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is situated 3 km southwest of Shitkan.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Khkem and Akhty.

Village
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is a rural locality in Akhtynsky Selsoviet, , Republic of Dagestan, . The population was 406 as of 2010. There are 8 streets. is situated 2½ km south of Shitkan.

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is a beautiful mountain village of about 15,000 people with a historic quarter and museum in . It is one of the important cultural and tourist centers of Dagestan. Tourists are attracted generally by tue healing mineral springs.

Village
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is a village in of , Russia. It is one of the most ancient and large settlements in the Samur valley, the second largest in Akhtynsky area. is situated 6 km west of Shitkan.

Shitkan

Latitude
41.495° or 41° 29′ 42″ north
Longitude
47.75639° or 47° 45′ 23″ east
Elevation
1,770 metres (5,807 feet)
Open location code
8HH9FQW4+2H
Geo­Names ID
799469
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Gra and Staryy Khkem.

Notable Places Nearby

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