Khachmaz District

Khachmaz is an administrative district in northeastern Azerbaijan that stretches between mountainous terrain and the Caspian coast. The area contains diverse landscapes and is served by railway connections that link it to other regions.

The district was established in 1930 as an administrative region and went through several organizational changes over the following decades. It was restored to its current form in 1995 after being temporarily merged with neighboring areas.

The Regional Ethnography Museum displays objects and materials from different periods of local history. Visitors can see how people in this area have lived and worked over the centuries through the items on display.

The area is relatively sparsely populated, so planning ahead is important when visiting different sites since distances can be considerable. Those exploring the region should expect longer travel times between destinations and check available connections beforehand.

Ancient fortifications called Baba-al-Abvat, built in the 8th and 7th centuries before the common era, stand near present-day Khachmaz and show early defensive structures of the region. These old walls reveal how strategically important this location has been throughout the ages.

Location: Azerbaijan

Inception: August 8, 1930

Capital city: Khachmaz

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

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

GPS coordinates: 41.46667,48.80000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06