Kangarli District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kəngərli (Kangarli)
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Kangarli Raion
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| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Capital | Givrakh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 682 km2 (263 sq mi) |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 25,500 |
| • Density | 37.39/km2 (96.84/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
AZ6827
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| Telephone code | 0136 |
Kangarli (also spelled Kengerli) is a region, or raion, in the country of Azerbaijan. It is located in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which is a special part of Azerbaijan. Kangarli is one of the newest regions in the country.
In 2004, about 25,379 people lived in Kangarli. This region was created in March 2004. It was formed by splitting off from the Sharur region. The main town and administrative center of Kangarli is Givrakh.
Leadership in Kangarli
On May 25, 2004, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, chose Nazim Cafarov to be the first executive head of the Kangarli region. The executive head is like the main leader or governor of the region. They are in charge of running the local government and making decisions for the people living there.
History of the Name
The name Kangarli comes from an old Turkic tribe. This tribe was very important in history. They even founded their own state, called the Kangarli Khanate. The capital city of this khanate was Maku, which is now in modern-day Iran. The name Kangarli connects the region to this rich historical background.
