Khachmaz District

Xaçmaz, also Khachmaz, is a rayon in the north of Azerbaijan. The capital of the district is the city Xaçmaz. The district is bordered to the north by Dagestan, Russia.

Geography

The district has an area of 1,048 km ². In the east, the region is bounded by the Caspian Sea, in the west of the Great Caucasus begins. The land belongs to the Samur - Devechi level. There are several mineral and thermal springs. Through the region of the river Gudial flows.

Population

In Rayon lived 2009 158.800 people. These are spread over 26 settlements.

Economy

The region is dominated by agriculture. It is grown vegetables, fruits and grains. In the capital 's food processing industry and light industry. In the places on the Caspian Sea tourism has economic significance.

Culture

The stations at Xaçmaz, Khudat, Gusarchay, laughs, Charkhi and Yalam were built in the 19th century and are of architectural interest. There are also several archaeological sites. In the village Shiklar there is the mausoleum of Sheik Yussif from the 15th century. In Garaqurtlu there is a built by Shah Abbas Mosque. On the mountain Galadag are the remains of the fortress and the city Gaurgala Khudat still has its old fortifications.

Traffic

The district is the railway in the Azərbaycan Dövlət Dəmir Yolu runs to Russia.