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Agdam (rayon)

Ağdam
Rayon
Map of Azerbaijan showing Agdam Rayon
Map of Azerbaijan showing Agdam Rayon
Coordinates: 39°59′01″N 46°55′43″E / 39.98361°N 46.92861°E / 39.98361; 46.92861Coordinates: 39°59′01″N 46°55′43″E / 39.98361°N 46.92861°E / 39.98361; 46.92861
Country Azerbaijan - Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Western Region only)
Capital Alibeili
Area
 • Total 1,150 km2 (440 sq mi)
Population (2009 census)
 • Total 175,600
 • Density 150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Postal code 0200
Telephone code (+994) 26

Agdam (Azerbaijani: Ağdam) is a rayon in southwestern Azerbaijan. Its capital is the city of Alibeili. It is a disputed region, with the western half controlled by the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

IDP's from Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding occupied regions were moved to Agdam rayon from tent settlements around the country. The IDPs live in new houses built by the government.


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