Country Azerbaijan Time zone AZT (UTC+4) Website Official website Population 87,770 (2010) Rayon Balakan District | Elevation 378 m (1,240 ft) Area code(s) +994 119 Local time Wednesday 12:05 AM Number of airports 1 | |
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Weather 6°C, Wind E at 10 km/h, 66% Humidity | ||
Balakən (also, Balakän, Balakon, Belokan, and Belokany; Azerbaijani: Balakən; Avar: Билкан; Georgian: ბელაქანი) is a city and municipality in, and the capital of, the Balakan Rayon of Azerbaijan.
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Map of Balakan, Azerbaijan
History
It was once part of the Djaro-Belokani league. In 1965, Balakən gained city status after Azerbaijani government's approval.
Economy
The economy of Balakən is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.
Demography
The demography of Balakan consist of mostly Avars, Azerbaijanis and Georgians (Ingiloys).
Cuisine
Balakən's signature cuisine includes maxara, cüttü, chicken chigirtma and Balakən halva.
References
Balakən Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA