| Balakən | |
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Balakən
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| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Balakan |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,400 |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
Balakən (also, Balakän, Balakon, Belokan, and Belokany; Azerbaijani: Balakən; Avar: Билкан) is a city and municipality in, and the capital of, the Balakan Rayon of Azerbaijan.
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In 1965, Balakən gained city status after Azerbaijani government's approval.[2]
The economy of Balakən is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[2]
The demography of Balakan consist of mostly the Azerbaijani, Avar and Ingiloy
Balakən's signature cuisine includes maxara, cüttü, chicken chigirtma and Balakən halva.[2]
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