Takhtamukay (Russian: Тахтамука́й; Adyghe: Тэхъутэмыкъуай [taχʷtaməqʷaːj], Teh̦utemyqwaj) is a rural locality (anaul) and the administrative centerofTakhtamukaysky District of the Republic of Adygea, Russia, located 118 kilometers (73 mi) northwest of Maykop. Population: 5,214 (2010 Russian census);[1] 5,117 (2002 Census);[2] 5,212 (1989 Soviet census).[3]
Before 1990, its name was Oktyabrsky (Октя́брьский).
Kurgans dated between the 2nd and 1st millennium BCE are located in the vicinity of the aul.
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