Aghjabadi Rayon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ağcabədi
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Aghjabadi Raion
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| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Established | 8 August 1930 |
| Capital | Ağcabədi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,760 km2 (680 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 122,649 |
| • Density | 69.69/km2 (180.5/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
0400
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| Telephone code | 113 |
Aghjabadi is a region, also known as a raion, located in the central part of Azerbaijan. The main town and capital of this region is also called Aghjabadi.
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About Aghjabadi
Location and Size
Aghjabadi is found in the middle of Azerbaijan. It covers a total area of about 1,760 square kilometers. This makes it one of the many regions that make up the country.
A Bit of History
The Aghjabadi region was officially created in 1930. For a short time in 1963, it was joined with another nearby region called Agdam Raion. However, just two years later, in 1965, Aghjabadi became a separate region again.
People and Settlements
In 2010, about 122,649 people lived in the Aghjabadi region. The region includes one main town and 46 other smaller places where people live.
Famous People from Aghjabadi
Many talented people have come from the Aghjabadi region. Here are a few of them:
- Uzeyir Hajibeyov – a famous composer
- Afrasiyab Badalbeyli – a composer and conductor
- Shamsi Badalbeyli – another notable composer
- Tofik Bakhramov – a well-known football referee
- Zulfu Adigozalov – a khananda, which is a traditional Azerbaijani singer
- Vasif Adigozalov – a composer
- Isi Malikzadeh – a writer
- Sabir Novruzov – a mugam singer, known for a type of Azerbaijani folk music
See also
In Spanish: Raión de Aghyabadi para niños
