The Krasnodar Territory is often called simply the Kuban, after the river, which originates in the mountains of Elbrus and flows through the Karachay-Cherkessia, Stavropol, Adygea and the Krasnodar Territory.
Which city of the region is best suited for life, and which for a vacation? Choose from a variety of offers both among towns and villages, and cities, carefully studying articles and photos of the cities of the Kuban.
A total of 26 settlements with the status of a city in the Kuban, the capital of the same name is Krasnodar. In this article, we will consider a brief description of the 5 largest cities of the Kuban and a list of all other small towns located in the Krasnodar Territory of Russia.
Krasnodar
A total of 5 million 571 thousand people live in the Kuban. And in the capital of the region Krasnodar - 882 thousand inhabitants. But this is official data, and according to unofficial estimates, this largest city in the south of the Russian Federation has more than 1 million inhabitants.
Why is this Kuban city so attractive to Russians? First of all, of course, it is a magnificent climate with mild winters and hot summers. All those who are tired of freezing in the north in recent years have rushed to live in Krasnodar. It is due to the moving northerners that the city has grown so much in recent years.
Another important reason for such a rapid population growth is economic. Krasnodar stands at the intersection of important transport routes. This is the motorway, and railway tracks, and the international airport.
Also, the city has several small industries, which also makes Krasnodar an economically viable place of residence.
Sochi
The second largest city of Kuban is Sochi. About 412 thousand people constantly live in it. About 4.5 million tourists relax at this resort annually. They are lovers of not only beach vacations, but also skiing, because in this city of the Kuban region the largest ski resorts of Russia are located.
For everyone involved in the hotel business, Sochi is the best place to live. For everyone else, finding a job here is problematic.
Novorossiysk
About 271 thousand people live permanently in Novorossiysk. This city of Kuban is the second largest port in the south of Russia, after the port of Caucasus.
The infrastructure of the city is well developed, there are jobs for people of different professions thanks to the same port. In the summer, due to the proximity of the sea, an influx of tourists is observed, which also has a beneficial effect on the economy of Novorossiysk. The only minus of living in this place is the winter wind of the “bora”, which comes from the mountains. In windy weather, life in the city freezes in order to wait out without loss the destructive power of the elements.
Armavir
The population of Armavir is 191 thousand people. This is a small cozy town with a continental climate. In Armavir, there are many industrial enterprises, so the rest of the infrastructure is well developed. There are also enough jobs here.
If you want to live in a quiet city, with adequate housing prices, with the ability to choose a job to your liking, Armavir is your option.
Yeisk
Yeysk is a resort town. This leaves a mark on both infrastructure and jobs in the city. But since the city has its own port, the situation on the labor market here is not bad.
The local population of Yeysk is only 84 thousand inhabitants. But in the summer, of course, people are increasing.
Other cities of the Krasnodar Territory
In total, there are 26 cities with a population (people) in the region:
- Krasnodar - 881 476.
- Sochi - 411 524.
- Novorossiysk - 270,774.
- Armavir - 190,871.
- Yeysk - 84,259.
- Kropotkin - 79 152.
- Anapa - 75,375.
- Gelendzhik - 74,887.
- Slavyansk-on-Kuban - 66 014.
- Tuapse - 62,841.
- Labinsk - 60,889.
- Tikhoretsk - 58 982.
- Krymsk - 57,254.
- Timashevsk - 52 527.
- Belorechensk - 52,264.
- Kurganinsk - 48 964.
- Korenovsk - 41,823.
- Ust-Labinsk - 41,348.
- Absheronsk - 40,239.
- Temryuk - 40 108.
- Abinsk - 37,749.
- Hot Key - 36,807.
- Novokubansk - 35,437.
- Gulkevichi - 34 360.
- Primorsko-Akhtarsk - 31 925.
- Khadyzhensk - 22 706.
Slavyansk-on-Kuban is the only city in the Krasnodar Territory where the name of the Kuban River appears, despite the fact that the region itself is often called simply Kuban.
Conclusion
If there is paradise in the world - this is the Krasnodar Territory! This is the famous slogan of tour operators of the Kuban. And this is true, because where, if not in the villages, villages and cities of the Kuban, there are not only excellent living conditions, but also a warm climate, and most importantly, the availability of the sea coast, where you can go on vacation at least every weekend.
The Krasnodar Territory of Russia is a great place both for recreation and for life. Choose a place to taste, consider the cost of housing and affordable work and enjoy the Krasnodar Territory!