Apshi


Apshi is a rural locality and the administrative centre of Apshinsky Selsoviet, Buynaksky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. There are 12 streets.

Geography

The selo located at the foot of the Gimry Range. It is surrounded by several peaks, the most notable of which is cone-shaped Tsutara-meer, rising 1,575 m about sea level.
Apshi is located 24 km south of Buynaksk by road. Arykhkent is the nearest rural locality.

Climate

The climate of Apshi is humid continental. Average annual climatic parameters: temperature +13.8 °C, wind speed 4 m/s, air humidity 57%. Precipitation is about 33 mm per year

Population

According to the All-Russian Population Census the selo is home to 2024 people.
96% of the village's population are Avars.