Khachmaz (city)

Khachmaz Xaçmaz
Khachmaz
Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E
Country	Azerbaijan
Rayon	Khachmaz
Population (2010)
• Total	62,900
Time zone	AZT (UTC+4)
• Summer (DST)	AZT (UTC+5)

Khachmaz (also, Xaçmaz, Kekhna-Khachmaz, and Khachmas) is a city in the Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan.

History

Origin of the name

See also: Arran (Caucasus)

Modern historians believe that the name Khachmaz derives from khachmataki tribe of Huns, which transformed into Khacmaz in the middle of seventh century. It is also interesting, that part of the tribe in the second middle of the seventh century migrated to the territory of the current Oghuz district having constructed the settlement and naming Khachmar fortress.

Economy

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

Tourism

Khachmaz is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due Nabran district. The combination of a very good summer climate, woods along the seashore and excellent golden beaches was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in Nabran.

International relations

Twin cities

Khachmaz is twinned with the following cities:

• Yalta, Ukraine, since 2009

Gallery

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  Atlant leisure facility in Nabran

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  Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library

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  Park in the centre of the city

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  Busts of Azerbaijan's national actors

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  Nizami Ganjavi monument

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  Chess school

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  Mugham performers sculpture

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  Sculptures in park

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  Khachmaz city park

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  Railway station

External links

• Khachmaz (as Xaçmaz) at GEOnet Names Server
• World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com