Khachmaz (city)

41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E

Khachmaz
Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz
Khachmaz Railway Station
Khachmaz Railway Station
Old Bread Factory
Old Bread Factory
Park
Park
Aziz Aliyev Museum
Aziz Aliyev Museum
Museum of history and local studies
Museum of history and local studies
Chess School
Chess School
XVIII century church
XVIII century church
Khachmaz is located in Azerbaijan
Khachmaz
Khachmaz
Khachmaz is located in Caspian Sea
Khachmaz
Khachmaz
Khachmaz is located in Caucasus mountains
Khachmaz
Khachmaz
Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E
CountryAzerbaijan
DistrictKhachmaz
Established1938
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total40,976
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)
Area code+994 172

Khachmaz (Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz) is a town in the Khachmaz District of Azerbaijan.

Economy

The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist-based, with some industries in operation.[2]

Tourism

Khachmaz is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to the Nabran municipality. The combination of a warm summer climate, woods along the seashore and clean golden beaches was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in Khacmaz.[3]

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Khacmaz is twinned with the following cities:

  • Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library
    Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library
  • Khachmaz city park
    Khachmaz city park
  • Railway station
    Railway station
  • City Yellow Cabs from NAZ
    City Yellow Cabs from NAZ

References
  1. "The State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic".
  2. Khachmaz on Azerb.com
  3. "Azerbaijan Tourism Agency: Nabran". Archived from the original on 2011-08-12. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  4. "Хачмаз и Ялта стали городами-побратимами". Day.Az. November 2, 2009.
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