Quba District

Quba District
District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Quba District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Quba District
Country Azerbaijan
RegionQuba-Khachmaz
Established8 August 1930
CapitalQuba
Settlements157
Area
 • Total2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total173,400
 • Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
4000
Websitewww.quba-ih.gov.az
Zeikhur Caucasian rug from Quba District, made circa 1870

Quba District (Azerbaijani: Quba rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the north-east of the country and belongs to the Quba-Khachmaz Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Qusar, Qabala, Ismayilli, Shamakhi, Shabran, and Khachmaz. Its capital and largest city is Quba. As of 2020, the district had a population of 173,400.

The fertile region surrounding Quba is best known for its production of apples and the city area of Quba is known for its fine carpets.

Notable residents

References

  1. ↑ "İnzibati-ərazi vahidləri" (PDF). preslib.az. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Population of Azerbaijan". stat.gov.az. State Statistics Committee. Retrieved 22 February 2021.

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