Neftchala District

Neftçala is a rayon in the south of Azerbaijan. The capital of the district is the city Neftçala.

Geography

The district has an area of 1,451 km ². It lies on the coast of the Caspian Sea, completely below sea level. The climate is warm and dry, the area is a steppe. There are deposits of oil and gas ..

Population

In Rayon lived 2009 79.400 people. This spread over 12 settlements.

Economy

In the district of crude oil is produced and processed, there are refineries and the sea salt is obtained. Furthermore, there are large bakeries, dairies and engineering companies. In addition to fishing, the cultivation of cotton, vegetables and fruits is significant.

Archaeological Sites

On the coast, remains of an ancient city were discovered, called North East Goltug. Archaeologists suspect there Sebail the city. A red-brick wall encloses the former city. In addition, in the district are among others the tomb of Piratavan that Khilli Mosque and the Fortress of Giltug.