Novokazatskoye (Russian: Новоказацкое) is a [[rural locality]] (a [[selo]]) in [[Belgorodsky District]] of [[Belgorod Oblast]], [[Russia]]. It is administratively part of the Krutologskoye rural settlement.
Geography
Novokazatskoye is situated in the southwestern part of Belgorod Oblast, approximately 20 kilometers (12 mi) southwest of the city of [[Belgorod]], the administrative center of the oblast. The village is located in a rural landscape typical of the region, characterized by agricultural fields and scattered woodlands.- Coordinates: {{Coord|50|32|N|36|27|E|region:RU-BEL}} (approximate)
Demographics
According to the [[2010 Russian Census]], the recorded population of Novokazatskoye was 53 inhabitants.Etymology
The name "Novokazatskoye" is derived from the Russian words "ново-" (novo-), meaning "new," and "казацкое" (kazatskoye), which relates to "[[Cossacks]]" (казаки, kazaki). This etymology suggests that the settlement historically originated as a new Cossack village or was named in connection with Cossack presence or settlement in the area.Administration
As a selo, Novokazatskoye falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Krutologskoye rural settlement. The rural settlement is one of several municipal formations within Belgorodsky District, overseeing local governance and public services for its constituent villages.See Also
- [[Belgorod Oblast]]
- [[Belgorodsky District]]
- [[Selo]]
- [[Cossacks]]
[[Category:Villages in Belgorodsky District]] [[Category:Rural localities in Belgorod Oblast]] [[Category:Populated places in Russia]]