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{{short description|District of Azerbaijan}}
{{Distinguish|Gobustan, Baku}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Gobustan
| name = Gobustan District
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| type = [[Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan|Rayon]]
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| image_map = Gobustan in Azerbaijan (semi-secession).svg
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| map_caption = Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan Rayon
| map_caption = Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan District
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| subdivision_type = [[Countries of the world|Country]]
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| established_title = Established
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| established_date = 24 April 1990
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| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Economic regions of Azerbaijan|Region]]
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region|Mountainous Shirvan]]
| area_total_km2 = 1369.4
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| population_as_of = [[Census in Azerbaijan|2020]]
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| population_total = 46.1 thousand
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| population_total = 47400
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| timezone = [[Azerbaijan Time|AZT]]
| utc_offset = +4
| leader_title = [[Governor]]
| leader_name = Adil Mammadov
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| timezone = [[Azerbaijan Time|AZT]]
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| area_code = (+994) 20<ref>{{cite web|title=Şəhərlərarası telefon kodları|url=http://www.aztelekom.org/index.php?id=61|website=Aztelekom MMC|publisher=Aztelekom İB|accessdate=19 August 2015}} {{az}}</ref>
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code = 3700
| postal_code = 3700
| seat_type = Capital
| seat_type = Capital
| seat = [[Qobustan (town)|Qobustan]]
| seat = [[Qobustan (town)|Gobustan]]
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| website = {{url|qobustan-ih.gov.az}}
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'''Gobustan District''' ({{lang-az|Qobustan rayonu}}) is one of the 66 [[Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan|districts]] of [[Azerbaijan]]. It is located in the east of the country, in the [[Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region]]. The district borders the districts of [[Shamakhi District|Shamakhi]], [[Khizi District|Khizi]], [[Absheron District|Absheron]], and [[Hajigabul District|Hajigabul]].<ref name=":1" /> Its capital and largest city is [[Qobustan (town)|Gobustan]]. As of 2020, the district had a population of 47,400.<ref name="statgov" />

'''Gobustan''' is an [[Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan|administrative district]], or rayon, of [[Azerbaijan]]. Area 1,369.4&nbsp;km²; population 37,137; population density 27 persons/km². Its administrative centre, [[Qobustan (town)|Qobustan]] (not to be confused with [[Qobustan, Baku]]) was known as [[Maraza]] until 2009, and is located about {{convert|50|mi|km|disp=flip|abbr=on}} west of [[Baku]]. From 1930 until 1943 and again from 1960 until 1990 the territory belonged to [[Shamakhi]] administrative district.


== History ==
== History ==
The name "Gobustan" originated from the word "Gobu", which means "beam" in [[Azerbaijani language|Azerbaijani]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://regex.mctgov.az/en/city/85/Gobustan-city|title=Ganja Regional Culture and Tourism Department|website=regex.mctgov.az|language=en|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref> The district's administrative centre, [[Qobustan (town)|Gobustan]] was known as [[Maraza]] until 2009.
The first name of Gobustan was Duvanni, which was a part of [[Hajigabul District|Hajigabul district]] in 1945-1994. Duvanni district was established in 1950-1954 and included Alat, [[Atbulaq|Atbulag]], Cheyildagh, and [[Sanqaçal|Sangachal]] settlements. In 1956, Duvanni was given to the administration of [[Qaradağ raion|Garadagh]] (then Molotov) district. The name of Duvanni was changed to Gobustan in 1972.<ref>[https://courts.gov.az/en/gobustan Gobustan District Court] </ref>


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 name of Gobustan was originated from the word “Gobu”, which means “beam” in Azerbaijani.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://regex.mctgov.az/en/city/85/Gobustan-city|title=Ganja Regional Culture and Tourism Department|website=regex.mctgov.az|language=en|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref>


The ancient dwellings used to be in the area of present Gobustan which date back to the [[Stone Age]].<ref name=":0" />
The ancient dwellings used to be in the area of present Gobustan which date back to the [[Stone Age]].<ref name=":0" />


== Divisions  ==
== Infrastructure ==
There are 34 villages and 1 settlement – Settlement [[Maraza]]. Number of infant schools is 6 and general education schools is 30 in Gobustan district. There are 23 cultural centers, 3 hospitals and medical enterprises, and 6 big and middle enterprises as well.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|title=Information on the administrative-territorial units|last=|first=|date=|website=azerbaijan.az|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref>
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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|title=Information on the administrative-territorial units|website=azerbaijan.az|access-date=2018-09-06|archive-date=2019-01-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117104935/http://azerbaijan.az/_Districts/_districts_e.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The district is bordered with [[Hajigabul District|Hajigabul]], [[Khizi District|Khizi]], [[Shamakhi District|Shamakhi]], and [[Absheron District|Absheron]] districts.<ref name=":1" />


== Population ==
== Population ==
Statistics for the beginning of 2018 show that the number of population in Gobustan district is 46.1 thousand people, of which 9.4 thousand live in urban areas, while 36.7 thousand people live in rural areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stat.gov.az/source/demoqraphy/?lang=en|title=Population {{!}} The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|last=Samadov|first=Anar|date=|website=The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stat.gov.az/source/demoqraphy/?lang=en|title=Population {{!}} The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|last=Samadov|first=Anar|website=The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan|language=en|access-date=2018-09-06}}</ref>
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|'''2010'''
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|'''2015'''
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|46.1
|46.1
|46.7
|47.4
|47.9
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|9.5
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|9.8
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|36.1
|36.7
|36.7
|37.2
|37.7
|38.1
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== Geography ==

=== Landscape ===
The territory of Gobustan ranges from the shores of the [[Caspian Sea]] to Mount Gijaki, the highest point in the eastern part of the [[Greater Caucasus]]. Peculiarities of Gobustan landscape are the rocks of [[Limestone|lime]] and [[sandstone]] in the middle territory of the district, and [[mud volcano]]es, which are located in the east part of Gobustan.<ref name=":3">Schmidt, Sebastian (2009). ''Potential Analysis for Further Nature Conservation in Azerbaijan: A Spatial and Political Investment Strategy''. Greifswald: Geozon Science Media. {{ISBN|3941971018}}.</ref>

=== Climate ===
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&nbsp;mm. The western part of Gobustan is more precipitated in autumn and spring than the eastern part of Gobustan since [[Kura (Caspian Sea)|Kura]] lowlands 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).<ref name=":3" />

=== Flora ===
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.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://unesco.mfa.gov.az/en/content/79|title=Gobustan|last=Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNESCO|website=unesco.mfa.gov.az|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref>

=== Fauna ===
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 ([[International Union for Conservation of Nature|IUNC]]).<ref name=":3" />

There are 28 different [[mammal]] species in Gobustan. Two of them are included in the Azerbaijan Red Book, and one species is listed in the IUCN.<ref name=":3" /> There are two different types of [[amphibian]]s and 20 different species of reptiles. ''Testudo greaca'' is included in the Red Book Data of Azerbaijan and IUCN.<ref name=":4" />

== Economy ==
=== Agriculture ===
[[Agriculture]] is the core of the Gobustan economy. The most important agricultural product in the region is [[grain]]. The annual production of grain is approximately 1 ton per person.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://qobustan-ih.gov.az/page/10.html|title=Rayon haqqında - QOBUSTAN RAYON Icra Hakimiyyəti|website=qobustan-ih.gov.az|language=az|access-date=2018-09-07}}</ref> Other major agricultural products are [[potato]], [[cabbage]], [[tomato]], [[grape]], [[pea]], [[Helianthus|sunflower]], and [[melon]].<ref name=":1" />

== Court ==
Gobustan District Court was established in 1990; it is called Gobustan District People's Court and is subordinate to the Ministry of Justice of [[Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic|Azerbaijan SSR]].<ref name=":2">{{cite web|url= https://courts.gov.az/en/gobustan|title= Gobustan District Court|access-date= 2018-09-06|archive-date= 2018-09-06|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180906161738/https://courts.gov.az/en/gobustan|url-status= dead}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://qobustan-ih.gov.az Official District Website]
* [http://qobustan-ih.gov.az Official District Website]


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Latest revision as of 10:22, 10 July 2024

Gobustan District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Gobustan District
Country Azerbaijan
RegionMountainous Shirvan
Established24 April 1990
CapitalGobustan
Settlements[1]33
Government
 • GovernorAdil Mammadov
Area
 • Total1,370 km2 (530 sq mi)
Population
 • Total47,400
 • Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
3700
Websiteqobustan-ih.gov.az

Gobustan District (Azerbaijani: Qobustan rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the east of the country, in the Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Shamakhi, Khizi, Absheron, and Hajigabul.[3] Its capital and largest city is Gobustan. As of 2020, the district had a population of 47,400.[2]

History

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The name "Gobustan" originated from the word "Gobu", which means "beam" in Azerbaijani.[4] The district's administrative centre, Gobustan was known as Maraza until 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 the Stone Age.[4]

Infrastructure

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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

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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

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Landscape

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The territory of Gobustan ranges from the shores of the Caspian Sea to Mount Gijaki, the highest point in the eastern part of the Greater Caucasus. Peculiarities of Gobustan landscape are the rocks of lime and sandstone in the middle territory of the district, and mud volcanoes, which are located in the east part of Gobustan.[6]

Climate

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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 since Kura lowlands 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

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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

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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 different mammal species 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 of amphibians and 20 different species of reptiles. Testudo greaca is included in the Red Book Data of Azerbaijan and IUCN.[7]

Economy

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Agriculture

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Agriculture is the core of the Gobustan economy. The most important agricultural product in the region is grain. The annual production of grain is approximately 1 ton per person.[8] Other major agricultural products are potato, cabbage, tomato, grape, pea, sunflower, and melon.[3]

Court

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Gobustan District Court was established in 1990; it is called Gobustan District People's Court and is subordinate to the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan SSR.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "İnzibati-ərazi vahidləri" (PDF). preslib.az. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Population of Azerbaijan". stat.gov.az. State Statistics Committee. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Information on the administrative-territorial units". azerbaijan.az. Archived from the original on 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  4. ^ a b "Ganja Regional Culture and Tourism Department". regex.mctgov.az. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  5. ^ Samadov, Anar. "Population | The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan". The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
  6. ^ a b c d Schmidt, Sebastian (2009). Potential Analysis for Further Nature Conservation in Azerbaijan: A Spatial and Political Investment Strategy. Greifswald: Geozon Science Media. ISBN 3941971018.
  7. ^ a b Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan to UNESCO. "Gobustan". unesco.mfa.gov.az. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  8. ^ "Rayon haqqında - QOBUSTAN RAYON Icra Hakimiyyəti". qobustan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  9. ^ "Gobustan District Court". Archived from the original on 2018-09-06. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
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40°32′06″N 48°55′16″E / 40.53500°N 48.92111°E / 40.53500; 48.92111