Kamenny Yar (Russian: Каменный Яр) is a rural locality (a selo) in Russia. It is situated in Astrakhan Oblast, where it functions as the administrative centre of a local municipal formation. The name «Каменный Яр» translates literally as “stone ravine” or “rocky gorge,” reflecting a common toponymic pattern in Russian geography.
Geographical context
- Country: Russia
- Federal subject: Astrakhan Oblast
- Administrative district: The settlement is part of a district within Astrakhan Oblast; specific district affiliation is documented in regional administrative sources.
- Location: The locality lies in the southern part of the oblast, an area characterized by steppe and riverine landscapes, and is relatively close to the Volga River basin.
Administrative status
Kamenny Yar serves as the administrative centre of a selsoviet (rural council) that governs a group of nearby villages and hamlets. This role typically involves hosting local government offices and providing basic services to the surrounding rural population.
Demographics
Population figures for Kamenny Yar are reported in Russian census data, but precise numbers are not provided here due to lack of readily verifiable sources. Census publications from the Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) contain detailed demographic information for the settlement.
Etymology
The toponym «Каменный Яр» combines the adjective «каменный» (“stone” or “rocky”) with the noun «яр» (“ravine” or “gully”). Such names are common in Russian geography and usually denote a settlement located near a prominent rocky ravine or a landscape feature with a stony character.
References
- Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) publications on the 2010 All‑Russian Population Census.
- Official registries of the administrative-territorial structure of Astrakhan Oblast.
Note: Detailed statistical data (e.g., exact population count, coordinates, and district designation) require consultation of the latest official Russian census and regional administrative documents.
