Neftchala District

Neftchala (Neftçala) is a raion in Azerbaijan. It is on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Its name is Persian Naft-Chala and means oil trench.

Neftchala
Location of Neftchala
Coordinates: 39°21′N 49°15′E
CountryAzerbaijan
CapitalNeftçala
Area
  Total1,451 km2 (560 sq mi)
Population
 (2009)
  Total79,600
Zip Code
AZ 4700
Area code153

Famous people from Neftchala

  • Tabriz Abdullayev, painter
  • Khalil Rza Uluturk, writer


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