Khachmaz (city)
Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E / 41.47083°N 48.80972°E
| Khachmaz Xaçmaz | |
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  Khachmaz | |
| Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E / 41.47083°N 48.80972°E | |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Khachmaz |
| Established | 1938 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 40,976 |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | +994 172 |
Khachmaz (also, Xaçmaz, Kekhna-Khachmaz, and Khachmas) is a city in the Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan.
History
Origin of the name
Modern historians believe that the name Khachmaz derives from khachmataki tribe of Huns, which transformed into Khacmaz in the middle of 7th century. It is also interesting, that part of the tribe in the second middle of the 7th century migrated to the territory of the current Oghuz district having constructed the settlement and naming Khachmar fortress.[2][3]
Economy
The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[4]
Tourism
Khachmaz is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to the Nabran district. The combination of a very good summer climate, woods along the seashore and excellent golden beaches was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in Nabran.[5]
International relations
Twin cities
Khachmaz is twinned with the following cities:
Notable people from Khachmaz
Gallery
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Atlant leisure facility in Nabran
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Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library
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Chess school
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Khachmaz city park
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Railway station
References
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Khachmaz (city). |
- '32FA8814F52A3774E0440003BA962ED3'&Diacritics=DC Khachmaz (as Xaçmaz) at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com
