Khachmaz (city)
Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E / 41.47083°N 48.80972°E
| Khachmaz Xaçmaz | |
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  Khachmaz | |
| Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E / 41.47083°N 48.80972°E | |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Khachmaz |
| Established | 1938 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 40,976 |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | +994 172 |
Khachmaz (Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz) is a town in the Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan.
Etymology
Modern historians believe that the name Khachmaz derives from khachmataki tribe of Huns, which transformed into Khacmaz in the middle of 7th century. It is also interesting, that part of the tribe in the second middle of the 7th century migrated to the territory of the current Oghuz district having constructed the settlement and naming Khachmar fortress.[2][3]
Economy
The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.[4]
Tourism
Khachmaz is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to the Nabran municipality. The combination of a warm summer climate, woods along the seashore and clean golden beaches was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in Khacmaz.[5]
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Khacmaz is twinned with the following cities:
Gallery
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Atlant leisure facility in Nabran
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Mirza Fatali Akhundov Library
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Chess school
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Khachmaz city park
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Railway station
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Khachmaz (city). |
Khachmaz travel guide from Wikivoyage- Khachmaz (as Xaçmaz) at GEOnet Names Server
- World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com
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