Dashkasan District, Administrative district in western Azerbaijan
The district spans 1,047 square kilometers across mountainous terrain, reaching elevations of 1,700 meters above sea level in the Lesser Caucasus range.
Established as Dastafur district in 1930, the region changed its name to Dashkasan in 1956 and remained part of Soviet Azerbaijan until 1991.
The population of 35,400 residents maintains Azerbaijani traditions through local festivals, displaying regional crafts and agricultural products from the mountains.
The district contains one main city, six settlements, and 42 villages, with a developed road network connecting to neighboring Goygol and Gadabay regions.
The area contains substantial mineral deposits including iron ore, gold, copper, and cobalt, making it a center for mining operations in Azerbaijan.
Location: Azerbaijan
Inception: August 8, 1930
Capital city: Dashkasan
Elevation above the sea: 1,700 m
Website: http://www.dashkesen-ih.gov.az
Website: http://dashkesen-ih.gov.az
GPS coordinates: 40.51806,46.08278
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:48
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