Yevlax (Rayon)

Location of Yevlax Rayon in Azerbaijan

Yevlax is a rayon in northern Azerbaijan . The district encloses the city of Yevlax .

geography

The district has an area of ​​1537 km². The landscape is dominated by plains, through which the Kura River flows . The forests of Tugai lie on this, and the Upper Shirvan Canal and the Upper Karabakh Canal also run through the district.

population

In 2009, 117,400 people lived in the rayon. These are spread over 50 settlements.

economy

Cotton and grain are grown in the region, as well as poultry and silkworm breeding. The industry mainly produces tobacco products and gin.

Web links

Commons : Yevlax  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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

Coordinates: 40 ° 40 ′  N , 47 ° 0 ′  E