Vityazevo
Витязево | |
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Other transcription(s) | |
• Greek | Βίτιαζεβο |
View of Vityazevo | |
Coordinates: 44°59′N 37°16′E / 44.983°N 37.267°E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Krasnodar Krai[1] |
Founded | 1837 |
Rural locality status since | January 2005[2] |
Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 7,936 |
• Subordinated to | Town of Anapa[1] |
• Urban okrug | Anapa Urban Okrug |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ![]() |
Postal code(s)[4] | 353417 |
OKTMO ID | 03703000166 |
Vityazevo (Russian: Витязево, Greek: Βίτιαζεβο) is a rural locality (a selo) in Vityazevsky Rural Okrug under the administrative jurisdiction of the Town of Anapa in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) north of Anapa proper on a bank of the Vityazevsky liman. Population: 7,936 (2010 Census);[1] 6,026 (2002 Census);[5] 5,268 (1989 Census).[6]
The stanitsa of Vityazevskaya, named after Major Vityaz, existed in this location from 1837 to 1862.[citation needed] In 1862, it became the settlement of Vityazevskoye.[citation needed]
Vityazevo had urban-type settlement status until January 1, 2005.[2]
The "Paralia" embankment, built in ancient Greek style, is the main attraction in Vityazevo.
Vityazevo has a beach, which is about 200 meters (660 ft) wide. Vityazevo is also known for its peloids.
Vityazevo is surrounded by vineyards and has a winery.