Exploring Banja's Place In Azerbaijan's Districts

Azerbaijan is divided into 67 districts, or 'rayons', and 11 cities, or 'şəhər'. The district of Banja is located in the Ganja-Dashkasan Economic Region, which includes the Dashkasan, Goranboy, Goygol, and Samukh administrative districts, as well as the cities of Ganja and Naftalan.

Ganja is in the Ganja-Dashkasan economic region

Ganja is Azerbaijan's third-largest city, with a population of around 335,600. It is located in the Ganja-Dashkasan economic region, which includes the Dashkasan, Goranboy, Goygol, and Samukh administrative districts, as well as the cities of Ganja and Naftalan. The region is known for its agriculture, light industry, tourism, and food production.

Ganja has a rich history, having been a part of various empires and kingdoms throughout its existence. It was the capital of the Ganja Khanate until 1804, after which it was ceded to the Russian Empire following the Treaty of Gulistan in 1813. The city has changed hands multiple times, with influences from Persians, Khazars, and Arabs, and was renamed several times throughout its history.

Today, Ganja is an important cultural and economic centre in Azerbaijan, known for its silk production and other industries such as metallurgy, food processing, and footwear manufacturing. It is home to various historical buildings and tourist attractions, including the Nizami Mausoleum, the Shah Abbas Mosque, and the Bottle House. The city also boasts a well-developed transportation system, with an international airport, railway connections, and a large urban transport network.

Ganja's diverse landscape and cultural offerings make it a popular tourist destination, contributing to its economic growth and development.

It is part of the Kapaz district

The Kapaz district, also known as the Kapaz rayon, was established on 21 November 1980 according to the decision of the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan SSR. The district consists of 2 administrative territorial units and 6 administrative settlements, including the city of Ganja. It has an area of approximately 70 square kilometres (27 sq mi) with a population of 178,000.

The Kapaz district is one of the economic regions of Azerbaijan, which are groupings of the country's administrative districts. These economic regions were reorganised by President Ilham Aliyev on 7 July 2021.

The Kapaz district is home to the Ganja State Philharmonic, which includes a 1,200-seat concert hall, an open-air cinema theatre, a drawing gallery, an urban centre, and an observation tower. The facility was inaugurated in 2017, with the foundation stone having been laid in 2012 by President Aliyev. The Goygol State Song and Dance Ensemble, the Orchestra of Folk Instruments, and the Ganja State Chamber Orchestra are based at the Ganja State Philharmonic.

The Kapaz district is also home to the Kapaz football club, which plays in the Azerbaijan First Division, the second tier of Azerbaijani football. The club has won the Azerbaijani league three times and the cup four times.

Ganja is Azerbaijan's third-largest city

Ganja is the third-largest city in Azerbaijan, with a population of around 335,600. It is located in the Ganja-Dashkasan plain in the Kur-Araz lowland in the west of Azerbaijan, 375 km away from Baku. The city has been a historic and cultural centre throughout most of its existence.

The name Ganja comes from the Persian word ganj, meaning "treasure" or "treasury". The city was renamed several times throughout history, including to Yelizavetpol during its time as part of the Russian Empire. Ganja was also the capital of the Ganja Khanate until 1804, and later became part of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, followed by Azerbaijan SSR, and, since 1991, the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Ganja has a rich history and has been ruled by various empires, including the Sassanid Empire, Great Seljuk Empire, Kingdom of Georgia, Atabegs of Azerbaijan, Khwarezmid Empire, Il-Khans, Timurids, Qara Qoyunlu, Ak Koyunlu, the Safavid, the Afsharid, the Zand, and the Qajar empires of Persia/Iran. The city experienced temporary cultural decline after an earthquake in 1139 and again after the Mongol invasion in 1231. However, it was revived under Safavid rule in 1501 and became the capital of the Karabakh province.

Ganja played an important role in the Russo-Persian Wars of the 19th century, with the Russians invading and sacking the city in 1804, leading to the Treaty of Gulistan in 1813, which forced Qajar Iran to cede the Ganja Khanate to Russia. Ganja was renamed Yelizavetpol and became part of the Russian Empire until Azerbaijan gained independence in 1918.

Today, Ganja is divided into two rayons (administrative districts) and is known for its Azerbaijani and Islamic architecture, as well as its well-maintained parks and gardens. The city has a cool semi-arid climate and its economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and industries such as metallurgy, porcelain, silk, and food processing.

The city is divided into 2 rayons (administrative districts)

The city of Ganja, Azerbaijan, is divided into two rayons, or administrative districts: the Kapaz District and the Nizami District. The Kapaz District was established in 1980 and consists of two administrative territorial units and six administrative settlements. It has an area of approximately 70 square kilometres (27 sq mi) and a population of 178,000. The Nizami District was also established in 1980 and consists of two administrative territorial units. The area of the district is roughly 39 square kilometres (15 sq mi) and the population is 148,000. The mayor of Ganja, who currently is Niyazi Bayramov, embodies the city's executive power. Ganja includes six administrative settlements: Hajikend, Javadkhan, Shikhzamanli, Natavan, Mahsati and Sadilli.

It is located in the west of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West Asia. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia's republic of Dagestan to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia and Turkey to the west, and Iran to the south.

Ganja is a city in Azerbaijan, located in the west of the country. It is situated at an altitude of 400–450 meters (1312 to 1476 ft) above sea level, in the Ganja-Dashkasan plain of the Kur-Araz lowland. Ganja is the third-largest city in Azerbaijan, with a population of around 335,600. The city has been a historic and cultural centre throughout most of its existence.

Ganja is located in the administrative rayons of Goygol to the south, west and north-west, and Samukh to the north-east. The city is divided into two rayons (administrative districts): Kapaz District and Nizami District. The mayor of Ganja, Niyazi Bayramov, embodies the city's executive power.

Ganja has a cool semi-arid climate, with an average annual precipitation of 241 millimetres. Winters are cold and may see snow, and the city experiences about five days of snowfall per year.

The city is home to many historic buildings, including the Nizami Mausoleum, Chokak Hamam, Shah Abbas Caravanserai, and the ancient Gates of Ganja. Ganja is also known for its Azerbaijani and Islamic architecture, as well as its well-maintained parks and gardens, such as the Khan's garden.

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