Dagestan Oblast
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.
Dagestan Oblast Дагестанская область | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
| Country | Russia |
| Political status | Oblast |
| Region | Caucasus |
| Established | 1860 |
| Abolished | 1917 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29,740 km2 (11,480 sq mi) |
| Population (1897) | |
| • Total | 571,154 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
Demographics
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]
| TOTAL | 571,154 | 100% |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasian Avars | 158,550 | 27,8% |
| Dargins | 121,375 | 21,2% |
| Laks | 76,381 | 13,4% |
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