Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan


11/05/2023


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The administrative divisions of Azerbaijan consist of several levels, including regions, districts, cities, and municipalities. Here are the main administrative divisions:

  1. Regions (Rayonlar): Azerbaijan is divided into 10 regions, also known as rayons. They are administrative units that encompass multiple districts and cities. The regions are:

    • Absheron
    • Ganja-Gazakh
    • Guba-Khachmaz
    • Shaki-Zaqatala
    • Lankaran
    • Quba-Khachmaz
    • Aran
    • Yukhari-Karabakh
    • Kalbajar-Lachin
    • Nakhchivan
  2. Districts (Rayonlar): Each region is further divided into districts or rayons. There are a total of 66 districts in Azerbaijan.

  3. Cities (Shaharlar): Azerbaijan has several cities, some of which are independent administrative units, while others are part of a larger region. The cities are:

    • Baku (the capital)
    • Ganja
    • Sumqayit
    • Mingachevir
    • Lankaran
    • Shirvan
    • Nakhchivan (an autonomous republic)
  4. Municipalities: Within cities and districts, there are smaller administrative divisions called municipalities or settlements. They vary in size and have local self-governance.