Balakan Rayon
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| Balakən | |
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| Coordinates: 41°43′N 46°24′E / 41.717°N 46.4°ECoordinates: 41°43′N 46°24′E / 41.717°N 46.4°E | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Established | 8 August 1930 |
| Capital | Balakən |
| Area | |
| • Total | 920 km2 (360 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 90,300 |
| • Density | 98.2/km2 (254.2/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 0800 |
| Telephone code | 0119 |
Balakan (Belakani) is a rayon of northwestern Azerbaijan. It is located between Georgia and Russia. It is at the foothills of Greater Caucasus. The Balakan mountains make up a big part of Zakatala State Reserve. There is one city of Balakən and 59 villages in the rayon.
