Khalkhal County

Khalkhal County (Persian: شهرستان خلخال)(Azerbaijan turkish: Xəlxal, is a county in Ardabil Province in Iran ( Azerbaijan ). The capital of the county is Khalkhal. Most of Khalkhalis have Azeribaijan Turk origin. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 92,315, in 22,969 families.[1] The county consists of three districts: the Central District, Khvor Rostam District, and Shahrud District. The county has three cities: Hashatjin, Kolowr, and Khalkhal. Majority of Khalkhal county are Azerbaijanis, but Tats are living in southern areas of county, especially in Shahrud District and Khvoresh Rostam District.

Khalkhal County

شهرستان خلخال
Location in Ardabil Province
Location of Ardabil Province in Iran ( Azerbijan )
Coordinates: 37°37′N 48°32′E
Country Iran
ProvinceArdabil Province
CapitalKhalkhal
Bakhsh (Districts)Central District, Khvor Rostam District, Shahrud District
Population
 (2006)
  Total92,315
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Khalkhal County at GEOnet Names Server

References

  1. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
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