Zhigulevsk is one of the cities of the Volga region and the Samara region. Located on the Zhiguli Mountains on the right bank of the Volga - in its middle course. The city was founded in 1949. Zhigulevsk is located 96 km northwest of Samara and 969 km southeast of Moscow.
The area of the city is 60.8 km 2 . The population of Zhigulevsk is 54343 people. Time in the city of Zhigulevsk is one hour ahead of Moscow.
History of the city
Starting from the seventeenth century, on the site of the present Zhigulevsk there were villages Morkvashi and Otvazhnoe. The city was built in the Soviet era, and the builders were prisoners. Oil production was started, a hydroelectric power station, a cement plant and three limestone quarries were built.
Thanks to the boxing school erected in the city, local athletes managed to become winners of world championships and olympiads.
In the eighties, in the vicinity of Zhigulevsk, the Samara Luka National Park was formed. In 2006, the Zhigulevsky Reserve became a reserve.
Climatic features
The climate in Zhigulevsk is temperate, with average continentality. Winters are moderately cold. The average temperature in January is -12.5 degrees, and in July - +21 degrees. Thus, summer can be considered non-hot.
The amount of precipitation is moderate. Their maximum occurs in June and July and amounts to 59 mm. The driest months are February and March with rainfall of 27 and 26 mm, respectively.
Transport and industry
The city has enterprises in the food, pharmaceutical, military, mining and electricity industries. Previously, the oil industry was still operating, which was practically phased out due to the exhaustion of oil reserves. In the energy sector, the Zhigulevskaya hydroelectric power station operates .
The city crosses the federal highway "Ural". The city bus station operates - from there buses depart to Ulyanovsk, Penza, Samara, Kuznetsk, Dimitrovgrad, Syzran.
The population of Zhigulevsk
In 2017, the number of residents of the city of Zhigulevsk was 54343 people. Since 1959, when systematic data appeared, the population did not show any directional dynamics. Moreover, in the nineties it grew, which is not typical of Russian cities.
Since 2005, the population of Zhigulevsk has remained virtually unchanged. Most of the inhabitants were in 2008, when the population of the city amounted to 57100 people. A marked decrease occurred from 2016 to 2017. The number of inhabitants of Zhigulevsk is greatly influenced by migration.
In 2017, Zhigulevsk was on the 304th place among the cities of the Russian Federation by population. The prevalence of older age groups is characteristic, and over time it only increases.
The population density is 894 people per km 2 . Information on the population was provided by the Rosstat service and EMISS.
Residents of the city are called Zhiguli.
Jobs employment center Zhigulevsk
As of mid-2018, the employment center of Zhigulevsk provides a variety of vacancies. Most often, workers in engineering specialties are required. Salaries from eleven to sixty five thousand rubles. Among other vacancies are teachers (salaries of less than 11,500 rubles), teacher, musician, driver.
Conclusion
Thus, Zhigulevsk is a small Volga city founded in the Soviet era. The population of Zhigulevsk is only about 54 thousand people. The climate is relatively cold, but it can be called average (by Russian standards).
The transport system is poorly developed, which, apparently, is associated with its small size. Due to population migration, the demographic situation is quite stable. True, over the past year there has been a decrease in the population.
The city has various types of production, only the oil industry has fallen into decay. This is due to the depletion of deposits.
The level of wages, by Russian standards, is relatively good. They are the highest in large industries. At the same time, teachers' salaries are small. Therefore, in this city, those people who have an engineering specialization, especially with work experience, will feel good. Representatives of the humanitarian professions in the city will not be so comfortable.
And nature lovers will be able to enjoy the beauty of national parks, which are located right next to the city. There are no significant attractions in the city.