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Teberda (Russian: Теберда́) is a town under the administrative jurisdiction of the town of republic significance of Karachayevsk in the Karachay–Cherkess Republic, Russia, located in the Caucasus Mountains 105 kilometers (65 mi) south of Cherkessk at the elevation of about 1,280 meters (4,200 ft). Population: 9,058 (2010 Census); 7,827 (2002 Census); 8,840 (1989 Census). The Teberda River flows through the town. It is the gateway to the Teberda Nature Reserve, an area is known for its natural beauty and numerous hiking trails.

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Map of Teberda, Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia, 369232

History

It was founded in 1868 as a Karachay settlement, and was originally called Baychoralany-Kyabak. Town status was granted to it in 1971.

Demographics

In 2002, the population included:

  • Karachays (64.0%)
  • Russians (29.1%)
  • Ossetians (1.1%)
  • all other ethnicities comprising less than 1% of population each.
  • References

    Teberda Wikipedia