Zaqatala Rayon

Zaqatala Rayon

Zaqatala is a rayon of Azerbaijan. The capital and principle town of the rayon is Zaqatala. The rayon is an appendix of Azeri territory wedged between Georgia and Dagestan (Russian Federation). It is served by the A315 road coming from Mingachevir and leading to the Georgian border at Lagodekhi as well as by a small airfield.

The Zaqatala rayon has not suffered the intense environmental damage of other, nearby areas. Zaqatala is famous for its Hazelnuts and Walnuts. Mulberry trees are well adapted to the area, allowing Zaqatala to preserve the ancient tradition of silkworm breeding, brought with the hordes of Timur.

North of the town there is an important wildlife and nature preserve, the Zaqatala Nature Reserve, which is home to brown bears, boars and West Caucasian Tur. The Caucasus Mountains provide it with natural protection from the north winds. The wooded mountainsides, with frequent waterfalls offer great hiking opportunities. Due to its climate the town became a mountain health resort.

The Zaqatala rayon is also of historic interest, particularly around the main city, built in the 1830s by the Russians, which only became famous in the early-20th century. The villages of Aliabad and Mosul have interesting 19th century mosques. Ancient fortifications are to be found in the villages of Kebeloba, Matsekh, Ekhedi Chardakh, Shaitan-kala and Jar.

The economy of the Zaqatala rayon has an agricultural base - mainly cash-crops and sheep. There is a tea factory, a tobacco transformation plant, a large food combine and a silk cocoon drying plant. The local honey is known across Azerbaijan.

History

Zagatala district is situated in the north-west of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Ganykh Ayrichay valley of the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus. It borders on Georgia in the south, Dagestan in the north and Balaken and Gakh districts in the west and east. Zagatala city is the center of the district. The city is located at the height of 535 meters above sea level, 445 kilometers away from the capital of Azerbaijan

Information of municipalities

Zagatala accounts for 31 municipalities. Zagatala municipality embraces Zagatala city, Aliabad municipality covers Aliabad settlement. A number of municipalities embrace more than one village For example: Makov municipality includes Makov, Yolayrydj, Pashan, Vohtala, Abaali villages;

Goyem municipality comprises Goyem, Chokek, Sumayly, Dardoggaz villages;

Dobabina municipality includes Dombabina, Mamgabina, Bozbina, Mudjagbina, Musgarabina, Gasanbina, Khanmamedbina villages;

Chobankol municipality comprises Chobankol, Gymyr and Bazar villages and others. On the whole 31 municipalities include a city, a settlement and 59 villages.

The district accounted for 110830 people as of January 1, 2004 including 83297 people living in rural areas.

Etnhic Groups


Azerbaijanis, Avars, Lezgins, and Tsakhurs inhabit both Zaqatala city and the surrounding rayon. In addition to the Azeri population, which is the majority here and in most of the rest of Azerbaijan, communities of Dagestani peoples, including the Avars, Tsakhurs, and Lezgins, live in the area.cite web
last = Clifton
first = John M.
title = The Sociolinguistic Situation of the Tsakhur in Azerbaijan
publisher = SIL International
date = 2005
url = http://www.sil.org/silesr/2005/silesr2005-016.pdf
accessdate = 2008-06-02
]

Religion

Muslim 99.6%, other religions 0.4%

Language

Azerbaijani 59%, Avars 27%, Georgian 11%, Tsakhur language 5%.Fact|date=April 2008

Villages

* Ashagi Tala (Azeris 87%, Avars 13%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Uzuntala (Avars 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Muxax (Azeris 61%, Avars 25%, Tsakhurs 14%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Car (Avars 99%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Aliabad (Ingilo 98%, Avars 1%, Azeris 1%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Mazikh (Avars 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Mosul (Ingilo 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Yukhari Cardakhlar (Avars 99%, Tsakhurs 1%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Bahmetli (Azeris 92%, Ingilo 8%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Zeyem (Azeris 86%, Avars 14%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Yeni Suvagil (Tsakhurs 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Yengiyan (Azeris 68%, Ingilo 32%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Qandakh (Azeris 87%, Avars 13%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Muganli (Azeris 96%, Avars 4%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Maqov (Avars 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Mamrukh (Tsakhurs 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Lakhic (Azeris 79%, Tsakhurs 21%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Kepenekchi (Azeris 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Kebeloba (Avars 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Gozbarakh (Tsakhurs 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Goyem (Avars 88%, Azeris 12%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Phaldarli (Azeris 99%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Dombabine (Avars 64%, Azeris 32% Tsakhurs 4%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Danachi (Avars 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Cobankol (Azeris 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Ashagi Chardaklar (Avars 98%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Yukhari Tala (Avars 89%, Azeris 9%, Tsakhurs 2%)Fact|date=April 2008

* Ali Bayramli (Tsakhurs 100%)Fact|date=April 2008

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