Balakan Rayon
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Balakən | |
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![]() The international border crossing from Georgia to Balakan | |
![]() Map of Azerbaijan showing Balakan Raion | |
Coordinates: 41°43′N 46°24′E / 41.717°N 46.400°ECoordinates: 41°43′N 46°24′E / 41.717°N 46.400°E | |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Established | 8 August 1930 |
Capital | Balakən |
Area | |
• Total | 920 km2 (360 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 90,300 |
• Density | 98/km2 (250/sq mi) |
Postal code | 0800 |
Telephone code | 0119 |
Balakan (Belakani) is a raion 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 raion.