Shovkra (Russian: Шовкра; Lak: Шавкӏул) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative centre of Shovkrinsky Selsoviet, Laksky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 581 as of 2010.[2] There are 6 streets.[3]
Shovkra
Шовкра Шавкӏул | |
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Selo | |
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Coordinates: 42°08′N 47°07′E[1] | |
Country | Russia |
Region | Republic of Dagestan |
District | Laksky District |
Time zone | UTC+3:00 |
Shovkra is located 3 km south of Kumukh (the district's administrative centre) by road, on the left bank of the Kazikumukhskoye Koysu River. Govkra and Chitur are the nearest rural localities.[4]
Laks live there.
Rural localities in Laksky District | |||
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