Neftchala District
Neftçala | |
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Rayon | |
Map of Azerbaijan showing Neftchala Rayon | |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Capital | Neftçala |
Area | |
• Total | 1,451 km2 (560 sq mi) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 79,600 |
Postal code | AZ 4700 |
Telephone code | (+994) 21[1] |
Neftchala (Neftçala) is a rayon on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
History
The Neftchala region was formed as district in the composition of Azerbaijan Republic on February 11, 1940. Until this time it was located in the area of modern Salyan, and during the year it become part of the Khilly region, organized on January 24, 1939. Due Neftchala was exceptionally industrial region, it was liquidated in December 1959 and unified with the Salyan region. However, after 4 years it was isolated from Salyan region and became independent industrial zone. But similar mixed system for control did not justify itself, and the once again Neftchala region was again liquidated in 1965 and became part of the Salyan. The region become independent after 7 years on April 27, 1973.
Famous people from Neftchala
- Tabriz Abdullayev, painter
- Khalil Rza Uluturk, writer
- Maleyka Asadova, singer, actress
Population by years[2]
Year | 1979 | 1989 | 1999 | 2009 | |
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City | 22400 | 25300 | 32300 | 37900 | |
Rural | 31000 | 34800 | 39200 | 41700 | |
Total | 53400 | 60100 | 71500 | 79600 |
References
- ↑ "Şəhərlərarası telefon kodları". Aztelekom MMC. Aztelekom İB. Retrieved 19 August 2015. (in Azerbaijani)
- ↑ Demographic Indications of Districts of Azerbaijan - In Azerbaijani
Coordinates: 39°21′N 49°15′E / 39.350°N 49.250°E