Khachmaz (city)

Khachmaz (Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz) is a town in the Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan.

Khachmaz

Xaçmaz
Coat of arms
Khachmaz
Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E
Country Azerbaijan
RayonKhachmaz
Established1938
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total40,976
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)
Area code(s)+994 172

Etymology
See also: Arran (Caucasus)

Modern historians believe that the name Khachmaz derives from Khachmataki tribe of Huns, which transformed into Khacmaz in the middle of 7th century. In the second middle of the 7th century, part of the tribe migrated to the territory of the current Oghuz district and constructed the settlement and named Khachmar fortress.[2][3]

Economy

The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[4]

Tourism

Khachmaz is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to the Nabran municipality. The combination of a warm summer climate, woods along the seashore and clean golden beaches was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in Khacmaz.[5]

Notable residents

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Khacmaz is twinned with the following cities:

  • Atlant leisure facility in Nabran
  • Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library
  • Chess school
  • Khachmaz city park
  • Railway station

References
  1. The State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic
  2. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan: Khachmaz City
  3. Khachmaz's History
  4. Khachmaz on Azerb.com
  5. "Azerbaijan Tourism Agency: Nabran". Archived from the original on 2011-08-12. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  6. Хачмаз и Ялта стали городами-побратимами (in Russian)


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