Fuzuli District
Fuzuli District (Azerbaijani: Füzuli rayonu) is one of the 69 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the south-west of the country and belongs to the Karabakh Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Khojavend, Aghjabadi, Beylagan, Jabrayil, and the Ardabil Province of Iran.
Fuzuli District | |
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Fuzuli District | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Region | Karabakh |
| Established | 4 January 1963 |
| Capital | Fuzuli (nominal) Horadiz (de facto) |
| Settlements | 77 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ali Aliyev |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,390 km2 (540 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 133,800 |
| • Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 1900 |
| Website | fuzuli-ih |
Its capital is Fuzuli, however since the city is completely ruined following the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, the current de facto capital is Horadiz until Fuzuli is rebuilt. As of 2020, the district had a nominal population of 133,800.
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