Aghstafa District

The district extends over 1,504 square kilometers at an elevation of 239 meters, bordered by Georgia to the north and Armenia to the south.

The region gained administrative independence in 1939, merged with Gazakh district in 1959, and regained separate district status in 1990 after Azerbaijan's independence.

The district maintains thirty-nine secondary schools, forty-nine libraries, and multiple educational centers that support local traditions and academic development.

The Kars-Tbilisi-Baku railway passes through Aghstafa, connecting the district to Turkey and Georgia for passenger travel and goods transportation.

The district contains deposits of bentonite, sand, and raw cement materials, while the Kura River flows through its territories supporting local agriculture.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: 1939

Capital city: Aghstafa

Elevation above the sea: 239 m

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

GPS coordinates: 41.11889,45.45389

Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:08