title: Ashilta
text: # Ashilta
  
  Ashilta (Russian: Ашильта; Avar: Гӏашилтӏа) is a rural locality (a selo) in Untsukulsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Population: 1,842 (2021 Census); 1,861 (2002 Census); 1,124 (1989 Census). There are 8 streets.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Ashilta is located 27 km northwest of Shamilkala (the district's administrative centre) by road. Chirkata is the nearest rural locality.
  
  