Population of the Samara Region: number, average density, national composition

The Samara region, in the past the center of the defense industry of the USSR, is one of the most important industrial regions of the country. In its structure, 11 cities are founded, including Samara with a population of more than 1 million people. High economic potential attracts many immigrants and young professionals, which, undoubtedly, increases the population of the Samara region. Consider the numerical characteristics and demographic composition of the inhabitants of this region.

Geographical location and climate

The Samara region is located in the central part of Russia. It is referred to the Volga Federal District. On its territory is the largest water artery of the country - the Volga River. The region has its average flow along both banks. Most of the territory is located on the left bank, which is low, high and syrtovye parts of the Trans-Volga. The right bank is a hilly region. Its territory is part of the Volga Upland, which includes the Zhiguli Mountains. In addition to rivers, the region has two large reservoirs - Saratov and Kuibyshev.

Moscow is only 1000 km from this region. In the neighborhood are Orenburg, Ulyanovsk, Saratov regions and the Republic of Tatarstan. The area is 53,600 km, the length of the territory from the west to the east is 315 km, from the north to the south - 335 km. Located in the heart of the country, Samara region has an advantageous geographical position: a developed transport system plays a huge connecting role. Thanks to the railways, communication is possible between the southern and central regions of the Russian Federation and Siberia, the Urals, Kazakhstan and the countries of Central Asia.

The population of the Samara region lives in a temperate continental climate with an unstable level of precipitation. Often the region suffers from drought, especially southern territories. Average temperatures in summer reach +20 degrees Celsius, in winter -14.

Composition of the Samara Region

The territory is divided into 27 districts: Shigonsky, Shetalinsky, Chelny-Vershinsky, Khvorostiansky, Syzran, Stavropol, Sergievsky, Privolzhsky, Pokhvistnevsky, Pestravsky, Neftegorsky, Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoarmeysky, Koshkinsky, Klyavlinsky, Kinel-Cherkassky, Kinelsky, Kamyshlinsky, Isaklinsky, Elkhovsky, Volzhsky, Borsky, Bolshechernigovsky, Bolsheglushitsky, Bogatovsky, Bezenchuk, Alekseevsky). In addition, there are 11 cities, including the regional center.

The largest population is concentrated in Togliatti and Samara. According to statistics, about 85% of the inhabitants of the whole region live here. It is also noted that the region has a high level of urbanization. Despite the most beautiful nature of the region, the overwhelming majority of the population prefers to live in the city.

General information on the population

At the beginning of 2015, the population of the Samara region was estimated at 3.2 million people. In 2016, this figure has changed slightly. According to statistics, about 2.2% of the total number of Russians live here. The average population density of the Samara region is 59.85 people / km². By the number of citizens residing in the province, it occupies a leading position in the Volga region and is included in the 15 most densely populated regions of the country. And the Samara-Togliatti agglomeration is the third in Russia in terms of population.

Every year there is a positive migration increase. The Samara region is rated as one of the most attractive investment regions of the country. In addition, the favorable geographic position, the developed industrial sector and the economy of the region play a role. All this attracts migrants from the neighboring countries. Most of them are in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The influx of migrants, undoubtedly, leads to an improvement in the demographic situation - the population of the Samara region is increasing.

Samara-town

In 1586, the fortress of Samara was built - now the main city of the same name. Already after two centuries it becomes the center of trade. Over the years, more railways were built here, bridges were built, the shipping company developed.

During the Great Patriotic War the city turned into a center of the defense industry and at the same time became a reserve capital - not only representatives of government bodies and cultural figures were evacuated here, but entire plants as well. After the war, the industrial sector continued to develop in the region.

Samara has always been at the center of historical events in Russia, which could not but affect the population. This city was and remains the largest in the region. At the beginning of 2016 in Samara, the total number of residents in 1 million 170 thousand is determined. Since 2014, there has been a slight deterioration in the demographic situation in the region - in two years the population has decreased by 1,400 people.

Population of Samara by administrative district

Samara is divided into 9 intra-urban areas: Soviet, Industrial, Samara, Lenin, October, Railway, Krasnoglinsky, Kuibyshev, Kirov. Some are populated more than others, and the difference in numbers is sometimes considerable.

Consider the number of inhabitants in each of them, starting with the most numerous.

Tolyatti

The young city of Russia, built in connection with the flooding of Stavropol. Located just 95 km from Samara. This is the center for the production of cars. About 60% of the industrial production of the Samara region falls precisely on Togliatti. For a city not endowed with the functions of an administrative center, it is quite densely populated. At the beginning of 2016, the number of residents was 719.9 thousand people. And unlike Samara there is a small annual increase. In general, the number of Togliatti's population does not change from year to year.

At the beginning of 2015, statistics determined the number of people living in each of the districts within the city. The data will be considered in the table.

In the Avtozavodsky district, natural growth has been observed for several consecutive years.

Number of residents for each rayon of the region

As already noted, the territory of the Samara region is divided into 27 districts. They are rural settlements and cities. In the table, we consider the indicators of the number of inhabitants, formed on January 1, 2015.

The most numerous municipal districts of the Samara region are the Volga, Stavropol, Krasnoyarsk. They are mainly rural settlements and urban-type settlements.

Population of cities of the Samara region

In addition to numerous rural settlements, 11 cities are based in the province. The largest of them - Samara, Togliatti and Syzran. Consider the number of residents, according to statistics on January 1, 2015.

The bulk of the region's population lives in cities. The level of urbanization is about 80%.

Ethnic composition

What is the population of the Samara region in terms of national composition? This region is multinational. Here, roughly 14 ethnic groups represented by 157 nationalities coexist. Of course, the greater part is due to the Russian population. Its share is almost 86%. The migratory flow of foreign citizens from year to year somewhat reduces this figure.

In addition to Russians, there are many Tatars (about 4.1%), there are also Chuvash (2.7%), Mordva (2.1%), Ukrainians (2%). The number of visitors from the CIS countries is growing, and in this connection, representatives of Eastern nationalities are increasingly meeting in the region. It should be noted that there are no tense situations for religious or ethnic reasons in the Samara region.

Characteristics of the demographic situation

The Samara region is considered the most densely populated and urbanized region of Russia. However, the increase in the number of residents is mainly due to the influx of foreign citizens. The birth rate is increasing every year, but the necessary figures are still not reached. Indicators are 1.5-1.7 times smaller than those that would ensure simple reproduction of the population.

According to statistics, the population of the Samara region is a ratio of 1,000 men to 1,173 women. This means that of all inhabitants of the region, 46% of the male and 54% of the female. Of these, more than 60% are able-bodied citizens who have not reached the retirement age. Over the past 6 years, the number of older generations is increasing - the population is aging. The average age increased from 38.8 to 40.2 years. This is due to the long process of reducing fertility. Children and adolescents in the total number of residents are less than older people.

Mortality rates in the region are stable, the coefficient is 16.3 ppm. The main causes of death are diseases of the cardiovascular system, malignant tumors and accidents (including trauma). The death rates of men of working age are high.

Samara region is characterized by an impressive population, among which are able-bodied citizens. Thanks to this, the region continues to develop successfully.