Oğuz (Rayon)

Location of Oğuz Rayon in Azerbaijan

Oğuz is a rayon in Azerbaijan . The district's capital bears the same name .

geography

The district has an area of ​​1077 km². The region lies on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus and is partially forested. North of the district is the the Russian Federation belonging to Dagestan .

population

In 2009 40,200 people lived in the rayon. These are spread over 37 settlements, 16 nationalities live here. The largest group are the Azerbaijanis , followed by the Lesgians and the mountain Jews .

economy

The economy is dominated by agriculture. In addition to cattle breeding, grain, cotton, tobacco and fruit are grown.

Culture and sights

Waterfall in Xalxal

There are 36 archaeological sites and monuments, cemeteries, mausoleums and towers from the 13th to 15th centuries in the rayon. There is an old Armenian church in Karimli .

Web links

Commons : Oghuz Rayon  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d} Azerbaijan Developement Gateway ( Memento of November 14, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) about the rayon and city
2. ↑ ^{a b c} azerb.com about rayon and city
3. ↑ Azerbaijani Statistical Authority ( Memento of November 14, 2010 in the Internet Archive )

Coordinates: 41 ° 0 '  N , 47 ° 30'  E