Aghjabadi District — central Azerbaijani raion centered on Aghjabadi city

Geography and settlements

The district lies on the broad lowlands of central Azerbaijan, part of the larger Kura-Aras plain. Terrain is generally flat with fertile soils and a climate suited to dryland and irrigated agriculture. Administratively the district comprises one town (Aghjabadi) and dozens of smaller settlements — in total there are 46 villages and one urban centre recorded in regional registers.

History and administrative changes

Aghjabadi District was created in 1930 as part of the Soviet administrative reorganisation. In 1963 the district was dissolved and its territory was temporarily merged into the neighbouring Agdam District; two years later, in 1965, Aghjabadi was re-established as a separate district. These shifts reflect mid-20th-century administrative adjustments common across the republic during the Soviet era.

Economy and infrastructure

The local economy is dominated by agriculture and related industries. Key activities include cultivation of grain and cotton, horticulture, and livestock farming. Irrigation and seasonal water management are important for yields. The town of Aghjabadi serves as the district’s market and administrative hub, with road connections to regional centres and facilities for processing and trading agricultural produce.

Population, culture and notable facts

According to regional figures, the district had around 122,649 residents in 2010. The population is largely rural, with village life shaped by farming cycles and local cultural traditions. Educational, cultural, and municipal services are centred in Aghjabadi town, which also hosts local festivals and events tied to Azerbaijani national customs.

Distinctions and context

Aghjabadi District illustrates the agricultural base of central Azerbaijan and the administrative patterns established in the Soviet period that persist today. For further administrative details or statistical updates, consult regional authorities or national statistical publications.