Qakh District, Administrative district in northern Azerbaijan
The district spans 603 square kilometers at 206 meters elevation, featuring natural reserves and agricultural lands between mountain ranges and valleys.
The territory transformed from an ancient settlement to a formal district in 1930, previously belonging to the Kakheti-Hereti Kingdom and the Ilisu Sultanate.
The population of 57,400 residents includes Azerbaijanis, Georgians, and Tsakhurs, each maintaining their languages and traditional practices.
The district contains 59 villages connected by regional roads, with the town of Qakh serving as the administrative center.
The Ilisu Natural Reserve within the district receives varying annual rainfall from 300mm in southern parts to 1600mm in mountainous regions.
Location: Azerbaijan
Inception: August 8, 1930
Capital city: Qakh
Elevation above the sea: 206 m
Website: http://www.qax-ih.gov.az
Website: http://qax-ih.gov.az
GPS coordinates: 41.41667,46.91667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:32
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