Definition
Yurmash (Russian: Юрмаш; Bashkir: Юрмаш, Yurmaş) is a rural locality (a village) situated within Imendyashevsky Selsoviet of Gafuriysky District in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation.
Overview
Yurmash lies in the southeastern part of Bashkortostan, approximately 54 kilometres northeast of Krasnousolsky, the administrative centre of Gafuriysky District, when travelling by road. According to the 2010 All‑Russian Population Census, the village had a population of 175 residents. The settlement comprises two officially recorded streets. The locality operates in the UTC +5:00 time zone.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Yurmash” appears in both Russian and Bashkir forms, suggesting a local linguistic origin. Precise etymological analysis is not documented in publicly available sources; therefore, the exact meaning or historical derivation of the name remains unconfirmed.
Characteristics
- Administrative status: Classified as a derevnya (village) within the municipal formation of Imendyashevsky Selsoviet, Gafuriysky District.
- Geography: Positioned at coordinates 54°10′ N 56°44′ E. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed forest-steppe terrain typical of central Bashkortostan.
- Demographics: Population of 175 (2010 census). No more recent official figures are currently available.
- Infrastructure: The village contains two streets; specific details about public facilities, economic activity, or transport links are not extensively recorded in accessible sources.
- Nearby localities: The nearest rural settlement is Aktashevo; the district centre, Krasnousolsky, lies 54 km to the southwest.
Related Topics
- Gafuriysky District – the administrative district encompassing Yurmash.
- Bashkortostan – the federal subject of Russia in which the village is located.
- Rural localities in Russia – the broader category of settlement types to which Yurmash belongs.
- Imendyashevsky Selsoviet – the local municipal formation governing the village.
All information presented is derived from the Russian‑language Wikipedia entry for Yurmash and the 2010 Russian Census data.