title: Khnov
text: # Khnov
  
  Khnov (Russian: Хнов; Rutul: Хин) is a rural locality (a selo) in Akhtynsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 2,059 as of 2010.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Khnov is located 34 km southwest of Akhty (the district's administrative centre) by road. Gdym is the nearest rural locality.
  
  