Balakən
- For the administrative district, see Balakan Rayon.
| Balakən | |
|---|---|
| City & Municipality | |
 | |
  Balakən | |
| Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E | |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Balakan |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 87,770 |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | +994 119 |
| Website | Official website |
Balakən (also, Balakän, Balakon, Belokan, and Belokany; Azerbaijani: Balakən; Avar: Билкан; Georgian: ბელაქანი) is a city and municipality in, and the capital of, the Balakan Rayon of Azerbaijan.
History
It was part of Kakheti-Heretian Kingdom and united Georgian Kingdom. Balakan was under occupation of Dagestanians and sefevid Iran. Between 1918-1921 it was part of Democratic Republic of Georgia. in 1921 balakan was becomed part of Azerbaijan SSR. In 1965, Balakən gained city status after Azerbaijani government's approval.[2]
Economy
The economy of Balakən is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[2]
Society and Culture
Demography
The demography of Balakan consist of mostly Avars, Azerbaijanis and Georgians (Ingiloys).
Cuisine
Balakən's signature cuisine includes maxara, cüttü, chicken chigirtma and Balakən halva.[2]
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Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E
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