Oğuz | |
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Rayon | |
Map of Azerbaijan showing Oghuz Rayon |
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Country | Azerbaijan |
Capital | Oghuz |
Area | |
• Total | 1,220 km2 (470 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 40,900 |
• Density | 34/km2 (87/sq mi) |
Postal code | AZ 4800 |
Telephone code | (+994) 24 |
Oghuz (Oğuz) is a rayon (administrative division, equivalent of English county) of Azerbaijan. The population of the region consisted of Azerbaijanis. The capital, also renamed Oğuz, maintains three old castles, numerous old mosques,some archaeological monuments and two attractive old Caucasus Albanian churches (one now a museum) and two active synagogues.
Coordinates: 41°04′15″N 47°27′30″E / 41.070833°N 47.458333°E