Digora

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Digora (Russian: Дигора́; Ossetic: Дигорæ) is a town in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia. It is located 49 km north-west of Vladikavkaz on the Uredon River (left tributary of the Terek) at 43°9′29″N, 44°9′25″E. Population: 11,819 (2002 Census).

Founded in 1852 as aul Volno-Khristianovsky Во́льно-Христиа́новский). Later renamed selo Novokhristianovskoye (Новохристиа́новское) and Khristianovskoye (Христиа́новское). Renamed Digora in 1934. Town status since 1964.


Coat of arms of North Ossetia-Alania Cities and towns in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Flag of Russia
Capital: Vladikavkaz

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