title: Arakani
text: # Arakani
  
  Arakani (Russian: Аракани; Avar: ГьаракIуни) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Arakansky Selsoviet, Untsukulsky District, Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Population: 1,640 (2010 Census); 1,735 (2002 Census); 1,178 (1989 Census). There are 23 streets.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Arakani is located 26 km southeast of Shamilkala (the district's administrative centre) by road. Maydanskoye is the nearest rural locality.
  
  