Balakən

Balakən (also, Balakan, Belokan, and Belokany; Azerbaijani: Balakən; Avar: Билкан) is a city and municipality in, and the capital of the Balakan rayon of Azerbaijan.

For the administrative district, see Balakan Rayon.
Balakən
City & Municipality
Coat of arms
Balakən
Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E
Country Azerbaijan
RayonBalakan
Elevation
378 m (1,240 ft)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total87,770
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)
Area code(s)+994 119
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Throughout the history, the city was ruled by different kingdoms and khanates. In 1918–1920, Balakən was disputed between Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and Democratic Republic of Georgia until both countries were occupied by Soviet Russia and the city became part of Azerbaijan SSR. In 1965, Balakən gained city status after Azerbaijani government's approval.[2]

Economy

The economy of Balakən is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[2]

Society and Culture

Demography

The demography of Balakən consist of mostly Avars, Azerbaijanis and Georgians (Ingiloys). According to 2005 survey, 85% of the population is an ethnic Azeri and 14% is Avar, while the remaining 1% is consisted of other ethnicities. [3]

Cuisine

Balakən's signature cuisine includes maxara, cüttü, chicken chigirtma and Balakən halva.

Notable people from Balakən
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References
  1. The State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic
  2. Balakan Government's Official Website Archived 2009-05-30 at the Wayback Machine (in Azerbaijani)
  3. "Summer Institute of Linguistics Electronic Survey Reports 2005" (PDF). Summer Institute of Linguistics Electronic Survey Reports. 2005.

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