Balakən
- For the administrative district, see Balakan Rayon.
Balakən | |
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City & Municipality | |
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| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Balakan |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 10,400 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
| Area code | +994 119 |
| Website | Official website |
Balakən (also, Balakän, Balakon, Belokan, and Belokany; Azerbaijani: Balakən; Avar: Билкан; Georgian: ბელაქანი) is a city and municipality in, and the capital of, the Balakan Rayon of Azerbaijan.
History
It was once part of the Djaro-Belokani league. In 1965, Balakən gained city status after Azerbaijani government's approval.[2]
Economy
The economy of Balakən is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[2]
Society and Culture
Demography
The demography of Balakan consist of mostly Azerbaijanis, Avars and Georgians (Ingiloys).
Cuisine
Balakən's signature cuisine includes maxara, cüttü, chicken chigirtma and Balakən halva.[2]
Notable people from Balakən
References
External links
41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E
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