Ağdam | |
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Rayon | |
Map of Azerbaijan showing Agdam Rayon |
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Coordinates: 39°59′01″N 46°55′43″E / 39.98361°N 46.92861°ECoordinates: 39°59′01″N 46°55′43″E / 39.98361°N 46.92861°E | |
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.