Slavyansk-on-Kuban is a small city in the west of the Krasnodar Territory. Located in the south of the European territory of Russia, on the Kuban plains. It is the center of the Slavic region. The population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban is 66,285 people. Over time, it gradually increases. The city is located in the Kuban River Delta, on the banks of the Protok (one of the branches of the Kuban), at a distance of 68 km to the west (north-west) from Krasnodar. The total area of the city is 43.5 km 2 .
The name reads as Slaviansk-on-Kuban (emphasis on the letter "A"), although there is no consensus on this.
Geographic features
The city is located on a plain in the delta of the Kuban River, not far from the coast of the Sea of Azov. Altitude is only 8 meters. The climate is mild, warm and relatively dry. Meadow landscapes prevail.
Summer has become very hot in recent years, and winters are quite warm. Due to global warming, there is a significant increase in temperature, which has an adverse effect on the weather. In addition, there is an increase in summer aridity. All this suggests that further warming will negatively affect the region.
Judging by the photos, the city is pretty well landscaped.
Economy
The city has developed both industry and agriculture. Building materials, petroleum products, food products, and garments are produced. The most important is food production. A cannery, creamery, bakery, and the Kuban Delicatessen factory operate.
In agriculture, the cultivation of land predominates. Two-thirds of the area of agricultural land is occupied by crops. Of which rice is of particular importance. Also here is the largest garden in Europe, giving over 30 thousand tons per year of fruits and berries. Livestock and fisheries are functioning.
Population
The population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban (Krasnodar Territory) in 2018 amounted to 66,285 people. The population density is 1523.79 people / km 2 . The dynamics of the number of residents shows steady growth throughout the 20th century and subsequent years. Its intensity, on average, was about the same. In some years, the population declined. Those are: 1970, 1979, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2011. However, this reduction was insignificant and hardly affected the overall picture of growth.
By the number of inhabitants in 2018, the city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban is on the 241th place among the cities of the Russian Federation. In the future, the possible entry into its structure of the village of Trudobelikovsky will lead to an increase in the population to 80 thousand people.
National composition
The basis of the urban population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban are Russians. Their share of the total number of residents is 91.97%. Then follow the Armenians - 3.5%. Ukrainians are in third place (1.57%). The share of other nationalities is small.
Jobs employment services Slavyansk-on-Kuban
Slavyansk-on-Kuban is a small city, and therefore there are few vacancies from employers. The nature of the work is different, the most common are vacancies of a social orientation. Salaries - 12,000 rubles. (less than 12,000 rubles). Such salaries are the lowest in comparison with other types of work. In other specialties, they are above 15 thousand rubles, often 20 thousand rubles, sometimes above 30 thousand rubles. The highest is for a taxi driver (80 thousand rubles) and a furniture seller (35-100 thousand rubles).
All these data are relevant for September 2018.
City and intercity transport
The city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban operates road and rail transport. It is located here. e. Station of local importance "Protoka", from which you can get to Krasnodar, Krymsk, Timashevsk, Abinsk.
There is also a bus station from which flights are carried out to Krasnodar, Novorossiysk, Rostov-on-Don, Yeysk, Gelendzhik, Kropotkin, Nevinnomyssk, Astrakhan.
Inside the city there are minibuses and buses.
sights
In Slavyansk-on-Kuban there are 3 local attractions:
- North Park, which has a playground for children and attractions.
- 1930 arch It was installed at the entrance to the central estate of the Garden of the Giant. It was reconstructed in 1963.
- Museum of the history of the giant agricultural company "Garden Giant". It is located on its territory. Those who are interested in her work will be able to see previously used tools, documents and photographs.
Near the city there are seaside resorts.
Conclusion
Thus, Slavyansk-on-Kuban is one of the economically developed agricultural centers of the Krasnodar Territory. The population is gradually and steadily growing, which indicates acceptable living conditions in this city. Of the unfavorable natural factors that have developed recently, abnormal and prolonged summer heat. Near the city there are beach resorts. The most interesting object is considered the largest garden in Europe, with which all local attractions are connected.