Shaki District

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Shaki District (Azerbaijani: Şəki rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the north of the country and belongs to the Shaki-Zagatala Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Qakh, Oghuz, Agdash, Yevlakh, and the Russian Republic of Dagestan. Its capital and largest city is Shaki, even though the city is subordinate to the Republic. As of 2020, the district had a population of 188,100.[2]Coordinates: 41°06′N 47°00′E / 41.100°N 47.000°E / 41.100; 47.000

Map of Azerbaijan showing the Shaki District
Map of Azerbaijan showing the Shaki District
Country Azerbaijan
RegionShaki-Zagatala
Established8 August 1930
CapitalShaki
Settlements[1]71
Government
 • GovernorElkhan Usubov
Area
 • Total2,430 km2 (940 sq mi)
Population
 • Total188,100
 • Density77.41/km2 (200.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
5500
Websitesheki-ih.gov.az

References

  1. "İnzibati-ərazi vahidləri" (PDF). preslib.az. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Population of Azerbaijan". stat.gov.az. State Statistics Committee. Retrieved 22 February 2021.