41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E / 41.47083°N 48.80972°E / 41.47083; 48.80972

Khachmaz
Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz
Khachmaz Railway Station
Khachmaz Railway Station
Old Bread Factory
Old Bread Factory
Park
Park
Aziz Aliyev Museum
Aziz Aliyev Museum
Museum of history and local studies
Museum of history and local studies
Chess School
Chess School
18th-century church
18th-century church
Khachmaz is located in Azerbaijan
Khachmaz
Khachmaz
Khachmaz is located in Caspian Sea
Khachmaz
Khachmaz
Khachmaz is located in Caucasus Mountains
Khachmaz
Khachmaz
Coordinates: 41°28′15″N 48°48′35″E / 41.47083°N 48.80972°E / 41.47083; 48.80972
CountryAzerbaijan
DistrictKhachmaz
Established1938
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total67,600
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)
Area code+994 172

Khachmaz (Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz, Lezgian: Хъачмаз) is a town in the Khachmaz District of Azerbaijan.

Climate

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Climate data for Khachmaz(1971–1990)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °C (°F) 1.3
(34.3)
1.6
(34.9)
4.1
(39.4)
10.2
(50.4)
15.6
(60.1)
20.2
(68.4)
23.3
(73.9)
22.4
(72.3)
18.4
(65.1)
12.4
(54.3)
7.5
(45.5)
3.4
(38.1)
11.7
(53.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −1.5
(29.3)
−1.2
(29.8)
1.4
(34.5)
6.3
(43.3)
11.4
(52.5)
16.3
(61.3)
19.6
(67.3)
18.5
(65.3)
15.0
(59.0)
9.4
(48.9)
4.9
(40.8)
1.2
(34.2)
8.4
(47.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24
(0.9)
23
(0.9)
25
(1.0)
36
(1.4)
28
(1.1)
13
(0.5)
12
(0.5)
16
(0.6)
26
(1.0)
41
(1.6)
31
(1.2)
27
(1.1)
302
(11.8)
Average rainy days 7 6 6 4 5 3 3 3 4 7 7 8 63
Source: NOAA[2]

Economy

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The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist-based, with some industries in operation.[3]

Tourism

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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.[4]

International relations

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Twin towns — Sister cities

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Khacmaz is twinned with the following cities:

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References

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  1. ^ "The State Statistical Committee of the Azerbaijan Republic".
  2. ^ "Xacmaz Climate Normals for 1971-1990". ncei.noaa.gov (TXT). National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. ^ Khachmaz on Azerb.com
  4. ^ "Azerbaijan Tourism Agency: Nabran". Archived from the original on 2011-08-12. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  5. ^ "Хачмаз и Ялта стали городами-побратимами". Day.Az. November 2, 2009.
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