Everything about Zaqatala Rayon totally explained
Zaqatala is a
rayon of
Azerbaijan. The capital and principle town of the rayon is
Zaqatala. The rayon is an appendix of
Azeri territory wedged between
Georgia and
Dagestan (
Russian Federation). It is served by the A315 road coming from
Mingachevir and leading to the Georgian border at
Lagodekhi as well as by a small airfield.
The Zaqatala rayon hasn't suffered the intense environmental damage of other, nearby areas. Zaqatala is famous for its
Hazelnuts and
Walnuts.
Mulberry trees are well adapted to the area, allowing Zaqatala to preserve the ancient tradition of
silkworm breeding, brought with the hordes of
Timur.
North of the town there's an important wildlife and nature preserve, the Zaqatala Nature Reserve, which is home to brown bears, boars and
West Caucasian Tur. The
Caucasus Mountains provide it with natural protection from the north winds. The wooded mountainsides, with frequent waterfalls offer great
hiking opportunities. Due to its climate the town became a mountain health resort.
The Zaqatala rayon is also of historic interest, particularly around the main city, built in the 1830s by the
Russians, which only became famous in the early-20th century. The villages of Aliabad and Mosul have interesting 19th century
mosques. Ancient fortifications are to be found in the villages of Kebeloba, Matsekh, Ekhedi Chardakh, Shaitan-kala and Jar.
The economy of the Zaqatala rayon has an agricultural base - mainly cash-crops and sheep. There is a tea factory, a tobacco transformation plant, a large food combine and a silk cocoon drying plant. The local honey is known across Azerbaijan.
History
Zagatala district is situated in the north-west of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Ganykh Ayrichay valley of the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus. It borders on Georgia in the south, Dagestan in the north and Balaken and Gakh districts in the west and east. Zagatala city is the center of the district. The city is located at the height of 535 meters above sea level, 445 kilometers away from the capital of Azerbaijan
Information of municipalities
Zagatala accounts for 31 municipalities. Zagatala municipality embraces Zagatala city, Aliabad municipality covers Aliabad settlement. A number of municipalities embrace more than one village
For example: Makov municipality includes Makov, Yolayrydj, Pashan, Vohtala, Abaali villages;
Goyem municipality comprises Goyem, Chokek, Sumayly, Dardoggaz villages;
Dobabina municipality includes Dombabina, Mamgabina, Bozbina, Mudjagbina, Musgarabina, Gasanbina, Khanmamedbina villages;
Chobankol municipality comprises Chobankol, Gymyr and Bazar villages and others. On the whole 31 municipalities include a city, a settlement and 59 villages.
The district accounted for 110830 people as of January 1, 2004 including 83297 people living in rural areas.
Etnhic Groups
Religion
Muslim 99.6%, other religions 0.4%
Language
Azerbaijani 59%,
Avars 27%,
Georgian 11%,
Tsakhur Language 5%.
Villages
- Ashagi Tala (Azeris 87%, Avars 13%)
Uzuntala (Avars 100%)
Muxax (Azeris 61%, Avars 25%, Tsakhurs 14%)
Car (Avars 99%)
Aliabad (Ingilo 98%, Avars 1%, Azeris 1%)
Mazikh (Avars 100%)
Mosul (Ingilo 100%)
Yukhari Cardakhlar (Avars 99%, Tsakhurs 1%)
Bahmetli (Azeris 92%, Ingilo 8%)
Zeyem (Azeris 86%, Avars 14%)
Yeni Suvagil (Tsakhurs 100%)
Yengiyan (Azeris 68%, Ingilo 32%)
Qandakh (Azeris 87%, Avars 13%)
Muganli (Azeris 96%, Avars 4%)
Maqov (Avars 100%)
Mamrukh (Tsakhurs 100%)
Lakhic (Azeris 79%, Tsakhurs 21%)
Kepenekchi (Azeris 100%)
Kebeloba (Avars 100%)
Gozbarakh (Tsakhurs 100%)
Goyem (Avars 88%, Azeris 12%)
Phaldarli (Azeris 99%)
Dombabine (Avars 64%, Azeris 32% Tsakhurs 4%)
Danachi (Avars 100%)
Cobankol (Azeris 100%)
Ashagi Chardaklar (Avars 98%)
Yukhari Tala (Avars 89%, Azeris 9%, Tsakhurs 2%)
Ali Bayramli (Tsakhurs 100%)
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