Country Azerbaijan Elevation 42 m (138 ft) Area code(s) +994 172 Local time Monday 1:20 AM | Established 1938 Time zone AZT (UTC+4) Population 40,976 (2010) Rayon Khachmaz District | |
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Weather 6°C, Wind E at 5 km/h, 97% Humidity | ||
Khachmaz (Azerbaijani: Xaçmaz) is a town in the Khachmaz Rayon of Azerbaijan.
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Map of Khachmaz, Azerbaijan
Etymology
Modern historians believe that the name Khachmaz derives from khachmataki tribe of Huns, which transformed into Khacmaz in the middle of 7th century. It is also interesting, that part of the tribe in the second middle of the 7th century migrated to the territory of the current Oghuz district having constructed the settlement and naming Khachmar fortress.
Economy
The economy of Khachmaz is partially agricultural, partially tourist based, with some industries in operation.
Tourism
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.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Khacmaz is twinned with the following cities: