Yevlakh
| Yevlax | |
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 Yevlax
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| Coordinates: 40°37′02″N 47°09′00″E / 40.61722°N 47.15000°E | |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan
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| Area | |
| • Total | 95 km2 (37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 59,036 |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | +994 166 |
Coordinates: 40°37′02″N 47°09′00″E / 40.61722°N 47.15000°E
Yevlakh (Azerbaijani: Yevlax) is a city in Azerbaijan, 265 km west of capital Baku. It is surrounded by, but administratively separate from, the rayon of the same name. The city forms a distinct administrative division of Azerbaijan.
The name of the city comes from an Old Turkic word meaning 'swampy place.'
Yevlakh has a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk).
Yevlakh is one of the important rayons of the country. The grain and cotton growing, as well as cattle breeding sectors have played an important role in city economy. The farmers grow potato, vegetable, water-melon and fruits, as well.
Yevlakh City is also rich with natural resources like clay mixture sand deposits, as well as clay, sand and gravel deposits needed for brick making.
The regional channel El TV is headquartered in the city.
Yevlakh has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Yevlax Airport is the only airport in the city. The airport is connected by bus to the city center. There are domestic flights to Baku.
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