Astara District
(Redirected from Astara Rayon)
Astara is a raion in southeastern Azerbaijan. It was formed in 1930. There are 95,300 people.[1] Astarachay and Tangarud rivers are in the raion. A part of the Hirkan National Park is in Astara raion. Astara is a major source for Azerbaijan's fishing industry.
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 Map of Azerbaijan showing Astara Raion | |
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| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Capital | Astara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 620 km2 (240 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 95,300 |
| • Density | 153.7/km2 (398/sq mi) |
