Gobustan District
Gobustan District | |
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 Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan District | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Region | Mountainous Shirvan |
| Established | 24 April 1990 |
| Capital | Gobustan |
| Settlements[1] | 33 |
| Government | |
| •Governor | Adil Mammadov |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,370 km2(530 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 47,400 |
| • Density | 35/km2(90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4(AZT) |
| Postal code | 3700 |
| Website | qobustan-ih |
Gobustan District(Azerbaijani:Qobustan rayonu) is one of the 66districtsofAzerbaijan.It is located in the east of the country, in theMountainous Shirvan Economic Region.The district borders the districts ofShamakhi,Khizi,Absheron,andHajigabul.[3]Its capital and largest city isGobustan.As of 2020, the district had a population of 47,400.[2]
History
[edit]The name "Gobustan" originated from the word "Gobu", which means "beam" inAzerbaijani.[4]The district's administrative centre,Gobustanwas known asMarazauntil 2009.
The territory of the district belonged to the neighbouring Shamakhi District from 1930 until 1943 and later again from 1960 until 1990 when it was re-established.
The ancient dwellings used to be in the area of present Gobustan which date back to theStone Age.[4]
Infrastructure
[edit]There are six kindergartens in the region, and 30 general education schools. There are 23 cultural centers, 3 hospitals and medical enterprises, and 6 big and middle enterprises.[3]
Population
[edit]According to official statistics the district of Gobustan had a population of 46,100 inhabitants at the beginning of 2018; 36,700 of whom were living in rural areas.[5]
| Population | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobustan region | 40.5 | 41.1 | 41.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 | 44.0 | 44.8 | 45.4 | 46.1 | 46.7 | 47.4 | 47.9 |
| urban areas | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| rural areas | 32.3 | 32.8 | 33.3 | 33.9 | 34.4 | 35.0 | 35.7 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 37.2 | 37.7 | 38.1 |
Geography
[edit]Landscape
[edit]The territory of Gobustan ranges from the shores of theCaspian Seato Mount Gijaki, the highest point in the eastern part of theGreater Caucasus.Peculiarities of Gobustan landscape are the rocks oflimeandsandstonein the middle territory of the district, andmud volcanoes,which are located in the east part of Gobustan.[6]
Climate
[edit]Gobustan has a semi-arid climate, with mild winters and hot summers. There are rain seasons in early spring and late autumn. The annual precipitation is 250 mm. The western part of Gobustan is more precipitated in autumn and spring than the eastern part of Gobustan sinceKuralowlands cover the western part. The highest mean temperature is observed in July (32 C) and the lowest mean temperature occurs in January (-1.6 C).[6]
Flora
[edit]Gobustan has a rich flora with 470 different plant species; in all of Azerbaijan there are 4000 different plant species. The vegetation of Gobustan has desert and semi-desert characteristics. Wild rose, Hibernian honeysuckle, wild pear, wild pomegranate, wild fig, and juniper can be found in Gobustan.[7]
Fauna
[edit]There are approximately 110 wild bird species in the Gobustan region. 53 of them are included in special European conversation concern, 9 of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Data Book, and 9 of them are listed by the International Union for Conversation of Nature (IUNC).[6]
There are 28 differentmammalspecies in Gobustan. Two of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Book, and one species is listed in the IUCN.[6]There are two different types ofamphibiansand 20 different species of reptiles.Testudo greacais included in the Red Book Data of Azerbaijan and IUCN.[7]
Economy
[edit]Agriculture
[edit]Agricultureis the core of the Gobustan economy. The most important agricultural product in the region isgrain.The annual production of grain is approximately 1 ton per person.[8]Other major agricultural products arepotato,cabbage,tomato,grape,pea,sunflower,andmelon.[3]
Court
[edit]Gobustan District Court was established in 1990; it is called Gobustan District People's Court and is subordinate to the Ministry of Justice ofAzerbaijan SSR.[9]
References
[edit]- ^"İnzibati-ərazi vahidləri"(PDF).preslib.az.Retrieved28 February2021.
- ^ab"Population of Azerbaijan".stat.gov.az.State Statistics Committee.Retrieved22 February2021.
- ^abc"Information on the administrative-territorial units".azerbaijan.az.Archived fromthe originalon 2019-01-17.Retrieved2018-09-06.
- ^ab"Ganja Regional Culture and Tourism Department".regex.mctgov.az.Retrieved2018-09-06.
- ^Samadov, Anar."Population | The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan".The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.Retrieved2018-09-06.
- ^abcdSchmidt, Sebastian (2009).Potential Analysis for Further Nature Conservation in Azerbaijan: A Spatial and Political Investment Strategy.Greifswald: Geozon Science Media.ISBN3941971018.
- ^abPermanent Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNESCO."Gobustan".unesco.mfa.gov.az.Retrieved2018-09-07.
- ^"Rayon haqqında - QOBUSTAN RAYON Icra Hakimiyyəti".qobustan-ih.gov.az(in Azerbaijani).Retrieved2018-09-07.
- ^"Gobustan District Court".Archived fromthe originalon 2018-09-06.Retrieved2018-09-06.
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