Lachin, Mountain city in Lachin District, Azerbaijan
Located at an elevation of 889 meters, Lachin stands between the Karabakh mountain ridge and connects several neighboring districts of Azerbaijan.
The settlement gained town status in 1923 and received its current name Lachin, meaning 'falcon' in Turkic languages, in 1926.
The caves near Lachin contain cuneiform inscriptions from the Urartian period, demonstrating the long-standing human presence in this mountainous region.
The regional hospital, educational institutions, and administrative offices serve the population of 78,600 residents across the Lachin District.
The Lachin corridor functions as a vital transportation route, connecting different regions while being monitored by international peacekeeping forces.
Location: Lachin District
Elevation above the sea: 889 m
Website: http://lachin-ih.gov.az
GPS coordinates: 39.64083,46.54694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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