Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk: the population of the city

The demographic situation in the capital of the Sakhalin region significantly distinguishes this city from the rest of the settlements of the island where Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is located. Its population demonstrates an intensive growth in recent decades, although in some years there was a small decrease in the number of inhabitants. A significant role in such processes is allocated to migrations occurring within the region itself, as well as to positive indicators of natural growth.

General information

This Russian city is located in the south-east of Sakhalin Island, on the Susuya River, and is the sixth largest settlement in the Far East. The Sea of Okhotsk is located 25 km from it, and 9420 km is separated from the capital of the Russian Federation.

The area of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is about 165 thousand square kilometers. Thanks to its moderate monsoon climate, this city is often called Russian Australia. In this settlement, a number of highways are connected, which are of regional importance. In addition, the capital of the Sakhalin District is the airport and railway station.

All residential buildings in this city are built according to a specially developed technology, so they can withstand strong earthquakes up to eight balls. The authorities had to resort to such a measure, since this settlement is located in a seismic zone.

History of settlement

When in 1882 Mr. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk was founded, his population was then only 56 people, and he was called the settlement of Vladimirovka. Over the next ten years, the numbers did not change significantly, and they were mostly Russian exiles.

At the beginning of 1905, a Japanese settlement was formed on this territory, which led to a radical change in the number of inhabitants in the city, and their national composition also changed. After the end of the Second World War, all the Japanese were deported to their homeland, and their place was taken by immigrants from other regions of the Soviet Union.

The latest censuses taking place in this city showed that the population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has grown significantly, if compared with other periods, and, moreover, its decline in suburbs and villages has significantly decreased. This is due to the reasons that this town is attractive to people due to the fact that it is an oblast center, and also its climate is dominated by mild climatic conditions. In addition, it has an advantageous geographical position and recently there has been an intensive development of its economy and many industries.

Number of inhabitants at present

So, how many people in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk for this period? In this city, as of January 1, 2016, 199,770 residents were registered, which is the third part of the entire Sakhalin region. At the same time, only five percent of rural residents are from them , and the rest are townspeople, so the density of the city's population is about 220 people per square kilometer.

The average age of Sakhalin is 36 years. Women in this village lives about ten percent more than men.

The current demographic situation

The population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is constantly growing. Therefore, in recent years, exclusively positive dynamics have been traced, both in migration processes and in the natural increase in the number of inhabitants. Thus, at the moment in the reports of social workers you can see that the birth rate far exceeds the mortality rate in this city.

This trend is undoubtedly facilitated by the fact that this year there are more than 1.4 times more marriages registered than divorces. People of retirement age in the regional center live only 57 000 people, with 53% of them working.

The national composition of the city

Mostly Russians inhabit Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The population of this city, however, consists of many nationalities. The regional center is home to a fairly large Korean diaspora and accounts for about 9% of the total number of citizens. This nationality has remained here since the time when the city was a Japanese settlement. At the moment, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk can be considered a cultural center for Koreans.

In addition to these nationalities, about 4% of Ukrainians, 1.55% of Tatars and 1% of Belarusians live in the city.

Education and culture

The young population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk can receive a future profession in eight different universities located on the territory of the city. Currently, more than 8,000 students study at these schools. Young residents of the regional center receive their knowledge in thirty general schools or two evening schools.

Also in this village there are a lot of interesting places and attractions attracting a large number of tourists from other countries to admire the main cultural institutions of the region concentrated in it. Among them are the following: Local History Museum, Chekhov International Theater Center, Puppet Theater and others. In addition, the city has a wonderful park of culture and recreation, where people like to spend their leisure local residents and visitors. Near this place is another zoo, some interesting monuments and monuments dedicated to the heroes of the past.

Also, the population of the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is visited by 23 libraries and seven cultural centers located in this regional center for their enlightenment. Among the growing population, sports clubs and children's and youth schools are popular, where more than two thousand people are currently engaged.

Employment of citizens

The officially registered unemployed population of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is only 0.3% of the total number of residents or 275 people. At the same time, local organizations and firms require more than 18,000 workers.

As of February 1, 2016, 11,600 legal entities and 8,800 individual entrepreneurs were registered in this settlement, which is more than 65% of the total number of firms and companies in the Sakhalin Oblast. Therefore, there is such a large increase in the migration of the able-bodied population to the regional center of the district.

Income

In this settlement in the last decade a constant increase in the average wage has been fixed, due to which many young people come to work in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The population of this city this year began to receive a salary of 10% more compared to the past, which is approximately 77,200 rubles.

Also, the average monthly pension increased by approximately 2.1%, and now people of incapable working age get about 17 050 rubles. At the same time, the cost of the minimum food set this year is equal to 5400 rubles, which is 120 rubles. More in relation to the past period.

Industrial sectors

In economic development, this city is ahead of all settlements of the Sakhalin region. More than 32% of all industrial products are produced on its territory, about 27% of the total volume of contract work is performed, and 100% of wholesale trade and 65% of retail trade are carried out.

Also, this settlement became a center where companies working in the oil and gas production industry cooperate, as currently the energy resources of this area are being developed on its territory.

In addition, people in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are still working in the food industry. In this city, many different kinds of cheeses, meat semi-finished products, mineral waters, confectionery, dairy products, beer, soft drinks and sausages are produced. Also here is developed a fishing industry complex, represented by 130 enterprises.

In addition to domestic companies and firms, more than one hundred different companies with foreign capital are still operating in this city.

Currently, the administration of the regional capital has begun to develop a strategic plan, which will specify how Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk will develop until 2020. The population of this city, according to this document, will have the right to further participate in the selection of key decisions, as well as their successful implementation. Local authorities hope that the existence of such a strategy will make the management mechanism of their settlement more open and transparent for the Sakhaliners and will ensure the focus of attention of the administration and members of the urban community on the promising directions of development of the regional center.