Jalilabad District

The district spans 1,440 square kilometers of predominantly flat terrain at 18 meters elevation, containing numerous agricultural fields and small settlements.

Established on August 8, 1930 as Astarkhanbazar, the district received its current name in 1967 to honor writer Jalil Mammadguluzadeh.

The district contains 50 archaeological sites and historical monuments that demonstrate the long settlement history of the southeastern Azerbaijan region.

The territory maintains 276 square kilometers of pastures and 536 square kilometers of agricultural fields producing grains, potatoes, and cotton.

The district houses multiple oil and gas fields alongside deposits of construction materials including lime, clay, sand, and stone resources.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: August 8, 1930

Capital city: Jalilabad

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

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

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

GPS coordinates: 39.20000,48.30000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:06