Central Azerbaijan

Region

The flat, farmed lowlands along the Kura and Aras rivers. Mingachevir has a big reservoir, Barda was the capital of Caucasian Albania and has mausoleums from that time, Goychay is pomegranate country, and Shirvan National Park protects goitered gazelles. Few tourists stop for long.

Central Azerbaijan Mingachevir reservoirShirvan National ParkLake SarysuBaku ArchipelagoLake AğgölMount BozdağKura RockMingachevirYevlakhBardaŞirvanHajiqabulBarda Tower MausoleumLake HajikabulAg-Gel National ParkSabirabadAghjabadiAgdashGoychayBeylaganImishli

Central Azerbaijan essentials

Country: Azerbaijan
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Manat (m)
Language: Azerbaijani
Emergency: 102

Where to Go in Central Azerbaijan

City Mingachevir MingachevirReservoir town on the Kura River City Şirvan ŞirvanCity in Azerbaijan known for its industry City Yevlakh YevlakhCity in Yevlax City, transportation hub City Barda BardaCity in Barda, Azerbaijan City Aghjabadi AghjabadiCity in Agcabədi, Azerbaijan Island Baku Archipelago Baku ArchipelagoCluster of Caspian Sea islands near Baku History Barda Tower Mausoleum Barda Tower MausoleumMedieval tower-mausoleum in Barda District, Azerbaijan Nature Mingachevir reservoir Mingachevir reservoirLarge reservoir on the Kura River for hydroelectric power Nature Shirvan National Park Shirvan National ParkAzerbaijani reserve protecting gazelles and coastal wetlands Nature Lake Sarysu Lake SarysuInland lake in Imishli District, Azerbaijan Nature Ag-Gel National Park Ag-Gel National ParkWetland reserve important for migratory waterbirds Nature Mount Bozdağ Mount BozdağMountain in Azerbaijan noted for steep limestone slopes
Regions & Cities
Explore Mingachevir The dammed Kura makes Mingachevir feel like an inland sea: reservoirs, sandy beaches and windsurfing spots. Explore Yevlakh A central transport hub in Azerbaijan’s plains, Yevlakh serves surrounding farms and cotton fields. Barda Explore Barda Barda preserves layers of Caucasian history: medieval ruins, old mosques and a modest bazaar where lamb stews and flatbreads are sold; people come for archaeology, regional crafts and raw agricultural markets. Şirvan Explore Şirvan Širvan sits on the Kura plain with markets, Soviet-era boulevards and regional cuisine; travelers pass through for local bazaars, kebabs and access to nearby lowland landscapes rather than grand monuments. Hajiqabul Explore Hajiqabul Named for the nearby lake, Hajiqabul sits along the Trans-Caspian corridor; birdwatchers visit seasonal wetlands, rail enthusiasts note long freight trains, and simple markets sell smoked fish and salt-cured goods. Barda Tower Mausoleum Explore Barda Tower Mausoleum A medieval tower mausoleum in Barda District notable for its stonework and Islamic funerary architecture. Visitors study the carved masonry and regional history. Explore Lake Hajikabul A shallow Azerbaijani lake in Hajigabul District used for fishing and irrigation; local anglers and birdwatchers visit the reed fringes and small recreational spots. Ag-Gel National Park Explore Ag-Gel National Park Ag-Gel National Park in Aghjabadi District protects wetland lagoons and reedbeds; ornithologists visit for migratory waterfowl, pelicans and wintering birds on this Ramsar-listed site.

Central Azerbaijan at a Glance

Local Time
3:42 AM
GMT+4
Population
1,931,336

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