Mikhaylovsk is a town and the administrative center of Shpakovsky District in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located along the Tashla River, 10 km northeast of Stavropol, the administrative center of the krai. Population: From 2010 to 2021, Mikhaylovsk's population grew to 114,133, achieving the fastest population growth rate of all regional cities in Russia.

History

It was founded in 1784 as the village of Mikhaylovskoye (Миха́йловское) and later became a Cossack stanitsa. In 1870, it lost its military significance and was demoted to rural status. In 1963, it was renamed Shpakovskoye (Шпа́ковское). It was granted town status and given its present name in 1999.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Mikhaylovsk serves as the administrative center of Shpakovsky District. As an administrative division, it is, together with three rural localities, incorporated within Shpakovsky District as the Town of Mikhaylovsk. As a municipal division, the Town of Mikhaylovsk is incorporated within Shpakovsky Municipal District as Mikhaylovsk Urban Settlement.

Economy

The following industrial enterprises operate in the town:

Transportation

Pelagiada railway station is located within the town; with directions to Elista, Stavropol, and Kavkazskaya railway stations.

Demographics

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