Xızı (Rayon)
Xızı is a rayon in northern Azerbaijan . The capital of the district is the city of Xızı .
geography
The district has an area of 1711 km². The rayon is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the west and the Abşeron peninsula to the south .
population
In 2009, 14,700 people lived in the rayon. These are spread over 29 settlements.
economy
The region is dominated by agriculture, mainly cattle breeding. There is also a hydroelectric power station.
Culture
The poets Mikail Mushvig and Djafar Djabbarli were in the district.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Azerbaijan Developement Gateway ( Memento of November 14, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) about the rayon and the city
- ↑ Azerbaijani statistical authority on population figures ( Memento from November 14, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
Web links
Commons : Khizi Rayon - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files
Coordinates: 40 ° 54 ' N , 49 ° 6' E