Bashkiria is a republic within the Russian Federation. Its total area is 143.6 thousand km². There are currently 21 cities in Bashkiria. Consider them in more detail.
Agidel
Founded in 1980. It was originally a village. The status of the city was assigned in 1991. The population for 2014 is 15,800 people.
Baimak
Many cities of Bashkiria are located in very picturesque places. Baimak is no exception. It is located on the western slope of the South Ural Mountains. It was founded in 1748. The current population is 17.5 thousand people.
Belebey
The administrative center of the Belebeevsky district. Not far from it flows the river Usen. Distance to Ufa - 180 kilometers.
Beloretsk
Established in 1762. There is a downward trend in population. Currently, 70 thousand people live in the city. Beloretsk is 245 km away from the capital.
Birsk
The cities of Bashkiria, located on the banks of rivers, are beautiful with their natural charm. Birsk is located on the right bank of the river. White. It is 99 kilometers from Ufa.
Blagoveshchensk
Named after the religious holiday - the Annunciation. The capital is located ondistance of 42 kilometers from the city. The population is constantly growing. Now 34,800 people live in the city.
Davlekanovo
The city was founded in the 18th century. It is the small homeland of the People's Artist of Bashkortostan VV Belov. It is 96 km to the capital. The Dema River flows nearby.
Dyurtyuli
The first mention in archival documents dates back to 1795. It was originally a village. The city status was assigned in 1989. Some cities of Bashkiria are known for their he alth resorts. There are also two popular sanatoriums in Dyurtyuli - "Agidel" and "Venice".
Ishimbai
Founded in 1815. It acquired the status of a city after 125 years. Ishimbay is not without reason called the green capital of Bashkiria.
Kumertau
Founded in 1947. Pilgrims come to Kumertau to see the Church of John the Baptist. Among the famous natives of the city is Yuri Shatunov (gr. "Tender May").
Mezhhirya
This is a closed administrative-territorial entity. Year of foundation - 1979. The capital is 240 kilometers away. Listing the most beautiful cities of Bashkiria, they immediately recall Mezhgorye, since this settlement is located right on the territory of the South Ural Reserve.
Meleuz
This settlement was founded in the eighteenth century. Initially, it was a trading village. Received city status in 1958.
Neftekamsk
In 2013, the fiftieth anniversary of the city was celebrated. To Ufa - 200 kilometers. The river flows through the city. Marinka. Population - 123,540 people (2013 data).
October
Received city status in 1946, and was founded nine years earlier. The fifth largest in the republic. 112,249 people live in Oktyabrsky (2014)
Salavat
One of the largest industrial centers of the republic. Founded on the left bank of the river. White in 1948. Became a city in six years. 160 kilometers to Ufa.
Sibai
Is the main transport hub of the Trans-Urals. It got its name from the name of the founder. It acquired the status of a city in 1955, until that time it was a working settlement. 400 kilometers to Ufa.
Sterlitamak
Formerly was the capital of Bashkiria. Year of foundation - 1766. In the status of a city - since 1781. 277,048 people live in Sterlitamak (2014). The industry, infrastructure and transport system are well developed. Housing construction is underway.
Tuimazy
Founded in 1912. City status granted in 1960. The current population is 67,587 (2014).
Ufa
Listing the largest cities in Bashkiria, they start, of course, with Ufa. It is the capital of the republic with a population of more than a million people. It is in second place in terms of comfort of living among all cities of the Russian Federation. Ufa stands on the river. White. Year of foundation - 1574. The status of the city was received in 1586. Ufa has a highly developed oil refining, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, woodworking and light industries, instrument making and mechanical engineering. The city has many attractions, includingMonument of Friendship, monuments to Lenin, Chaliapin, Gorky, Dzerzhinsky, Ordzhonikidze and others.
Uchaly
In 1963, the village received the status of a city. Uchaly is inhabited by a little less than thirty-nine thousand people. The city is famous for the Uchalinsky local history museum and the author's song festival, which is held on Lake Kalkan.
Yanual
This city is 218 kilometers away from Ufa. As of 2014, Yanual has a population of 26,297. It became a city in 1991. It is the small homeland of the national writer Nurikhan F. S.
All the cities of Bashkiria, the list of which is presented above, are worthy of attention from a historical and cultural point of view.
