Shaki District

Shaki District is an administrative area in northern Azerbaijan bordered by several neighboring districts and Dagestan, covering a large territory with varying elevations. The landscape is traversed by roads that connect the region to other parts of the country.

The area received its current administrative structure in 1930 during the period of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. This administrative organization remained in place until the country's independence in 1991.

The region preserves traditional handcraft techniques, particularly in textile production and woodwork made according to local patterns. Visitors can see how these skills are still passed on in workshops throughout the towns and villages.

The area is connected to other parts of Azerbaijan through a road network that allows arrival from different directions. The best time to visit depends on weather and conditions across the terrain.

The district serves as a junction between different geographic regions of Azerbaijan, acting as a transitional zone between the mountainous border area and the flatter regions further south. This location gives it strategic importance for connecting the northern and southern parts of the country.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: August 8, 1930

Capital city: Shaki

Elevation above the sea: 317 m

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

GPS coordinates: 41.10000,47.00000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22