Balakən

For the administrative district, see Balakan Rayon.

Balakən
City & Municipality
Balakən
Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E
Country	Azerbaijan
Rayon	Balakan
Elevation	378 m (1,240 ft)
Population (2010)[1]
• Total	10,400
Time zone	AZT (UTC+4)
• Summer (DST)	AZT (UTC+5)
Area code(s)	+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]

References

1. The State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic
2. Balakan Government's Official Website (Azerbaijani)

External links

• Balakən at GEOnet Names Server

Coordinates: 41°43′33″N 46°24′30″E / 41.72583°N 46.40833°E