Krasnodar Territory is often called simply Kuban, after the river that originates in the Elbrus Mountains and flows through Karachay-Cherkessia, Stavropol, Adygea and Krasnodar Territory.
Which city of the region is best for living, and which for vacation? Choose from a variety of offers both among settlements and villages, and cities, carefully studying articles and photos of Kuban cities.
In total, there are 26 settlements in the Kuban that have the status of a city, the capital is Krasnodar of the same name. In this material, 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
In total, 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, thisexcellent climate with mild winters and hot summers. All those who are tired of freezing in the north have rushed to live in Krasnodar in recent years. It is due to the northerners moving that the city has grown so much in recent years.
Another important reason for such rapid population growth is economic. Krasnodar stands at the intersection of important transport routes. These are highways, railways, and an international airport.
Also, there are several small industries in the city, which also makes Krasnodar an economically profitable place to live.
Sochi
The second largest city in the Kuban is Sochi. About 412 thousand people permanently live in it. About 4.5 million tourists visit this resort every year. These are lovers of not only beach holidays, but also skiing, because the largest ski resorts in Russia are located in this city of the Kuban region.
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 permanently live in Novorossiysk. This city of Kuban is the second largest port in southern Russia, after the port of Kavkaz.
The infrastructure of the city is well developed, there are jobs for people of different professions thanks to the same port. In summer, due to the proximity of the sea, there is an influx of tourists, which also has a beneficial effect on the economy. Novorossiysk. The only disadvantage of living in this place is the winter wind "bora", which comes from the mountains. In windy weather, life in the city freezes in order to wait out the destructive force of the elements without loss.
Armavir
The population of Armavir is 191 thousand people. This is a small cozy town with a continental climate. There are many industrial enterprises in Armavir, thanks to which the rest of the infrastructure is well developed. There are enough jobs here too.
If you want to live in a quiet city, with adequate housing prices, with the opportunity to choose a job you like, Armavir is your option.
Yeysk
Yeysk is a resort town. This leaves an imprint on both infrastructure and jobs in the city. But since the city has its own port, the position on the labor market is not bad here.
The local population of Yeysk is only 84 thousand inhabitants. But in the summer, of course, there are more people.
Other cities of the Krasnodar Territory
In total, there are 26 cities in the region with a population (persons):
- 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 a city in the Krasnodar Territory, the only one where the name of the Kuban River appears, despite the fact that the region itself is often called simply Kuban.
Conclusion
If there is a paradise in the world - this is the Krasnodar Territory! This is the well-known slogan of Kuban tour operators. 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.
Krasnodar Territory of Russia is a great place for both recreation and life. Choose a place to your liking, consider the cost of housing and available work, and enjoy the Krasnodar Territory!
