title: Chukhverkent
text: # Chukhverkent
  
  Chukhverkent (Russian: Чухверкент; Lezgian: ЦIийи Чуьхверхуьр) is a rural locality (a selo) in Novomakinsky Selsoviet, Suleyman-Stalsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Population: 928 (2021 Census); 894 (2002 Census); 465 (1989 Census). There are 9 streets.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Chukhverkent is located on the left bank of the Gyulgerychay River, 165 km (103 mi) southeast of Makhachkala and 24 km (15 mi) northeast of Kasumkent (the district's administrative centre) by road. Novaya Maka is the nearest rural locality.
  
  