Ismayilli District
Ismayilli District (Azerbaijani: İsmayıllı rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the north of the country and belongs to the Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Qabala, Quba, Goychay, Kurdamir, Agsu, and Shamakhi. Its capital and largest city is Ismayilli. As of 2020, the district had a population of 87,400. It is believed that this district was named after a highly respected elder and philanthropist in the community, Ismayil Baghiyev.[2]
Ismayilli District | |
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 Map of Azerbaijan showing Ismayilli District | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Region | Mountainous Shirvan |
| Established | 21 November 1939 |
| Capital | Ismayilli |
| Settlements[1] | 108 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,070 km2 (800 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 87,400 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 3100 |
| Website | ismayilli-ih |
References
- "İnzibati-ərazi vahidləri" (PDF). preslib.az. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- "Population of Azerbaijan". stat.gov.az. State Statistics Committee. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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