Jabrayil District

Jabrayil District (Azerbaijani: Cəbrayıl rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the south-west of the country and belongs to the East Zangezur Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Khojavend, Fuzuli, Qubadli, Zangilan, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Jabrayil District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Jabrayil District
Country Azerbaijan
RegionEast Zangezur
Established8 August 1930
CapitalJabrayil (nominal)
Jojug Marjanly (de facto)
Settlements93
Government
  GovernorKamal Hasanov
Area
  Total1,050 km2 (410 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total81,700 (nominal)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
1400
Websitecabrail-ih.gov.az

Its capital is Jabrayil, however since the city is completely ruined following its occupation by ethnic Armenian forces, the current de facto capital is Jojug Marjanly until Jabrayil is rebuilt. As of 2020, the district had a nominal population of 81,700.

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