Balakən
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- For the administrative district, see Balakan Rayon.
| Balakən | |
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| — City & Municipality — | |
 Balakən
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| Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Balakan |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,400 |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
Balakən (also, Balakän, Balakon, Belokan, and Belokany; Azerbaijani: Balakən; Avar: Билкан) is a city and municipality in, and the capital of, the Balakan Rayon of Azerbaijan.
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[edit] History
In 1965, Balakən gained city status after Azerbaijani government's approval.[2]
[edit] Economy
The economy of Balakən is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[2]
[edit] Society and Culture
[edit] Demography
The demography of Balakan consist of mostly the Azerbaijani, Avar and Ingiloy
[edit] Cuisine
Balakən's signature cuisine includes maxara, cüttü, chicken chigirtma and Balakən halva.[2]
[edit] Notable people from Balakən
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E
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