Hakari (river)

Coordinates: 39°08′18″N 46°49′57″E / 39.13833°N 46.83250°E / 39.13833; 46.83250

Hakari River near the town of Lachin

Hakari River (Azerbaijani: Həkəri) is the left tributary of the Araz in Azerbaijan. The river is 128 kilometres (80 mi) long and flows through Qubadli District and Zangilan District.[1] Several populated places are along the river, like Aganli (on the left bank), Alibayli (on the right bank), Mammadbayli (on the left bank) and Yenikend (on the right bank).[2] The Armenia–Azerbaijan border runs near the river.

The elevation difference between the source and mouth is 2,812 metres (9,226 ft).[1] The river's water is used for irrigation and drinking.[1] Fishes like trout and Arctic cisco spawn in this river.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Rivers". Garabagh.net. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Toponyms". Zengilan.info. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
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