title: Uchkent
text: # Uchkent
  
  Uchkent (Russian: Учкент; Kumyk: Уьчгент, Üçgent) is a rural locality (a selo) in Kumtorkalinsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. The population was 3,702 as of 2010. There are 45 streets.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Uchkent is located 21 km northwest of Korkmaskala (the district's administrative centre) by road. Novy Chirkey and Temirgoye are the nearest rural localities.
  
  ## Nationalities
  
  Kumyks and Avars live there.
  
  