Neftchala District

Neftchala District is an administrative region in southeastern Azerbaijan with flat terrain and multiple towns and villages scattered across its landscape. The area combines rural settlements with industrial facilities that serve the local population.

The area took its present administrative form in 1940 as part of the Soviet Union. Since then, the region has evolved from a purely agricultural landscape into one with industrial development.

Traditional farming and fishing communities shape daily life across the district's many villages, where residents maintain long-standing practices tied to the land and water. These activities remain central to how people here work and sustain themselves.

The best time to visit is during warmer months when weather conditions are more favorable. The area is easiest to explore by car, as villages and towns are spread across the region.

The name comes from a Persian word for oil combined with an Azerbaijani word for trench, reflecting the presence of natural petroleum deposits beneath the land. These underground resources have shaped the region's economic importance over time.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: February 11, 1940

Capital city: Neftçala

Website: http://neftchala-ih.gov.az

GPS coordinates: 39.35000,49.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28