Khojaly District


Khojaly, also called Khojali, Khodjaly and Hojaly, is de-jure a rayon of Azerbaijan, but is de-facto controlled by the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. The region was once a site of prehistoric Khojaly-Gadabay culture and it was where the biggest massacre throughout the Karabakh War, Khojaly Massacre happened.

Neighbour regions

, Kalbajar, Agdam, Shusha and Khojavend

History

Khojali region was established on the basis of Askeran region in 1991. The district was occupied by Armenian forces in 1991–1992.
The district consists of 1 city, 2 settlements and 50 villages in the district.

Geography

Khojaly is a small city located in the currently occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan. The territory of the district is mountainous. The highest altitudes are Qirkhqiz and Gizgala, the main rivers are Gargar and Badara. The climate is mild-hot except the mountainous area.

Notable figures