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Çatax, Azerbaijan

Tovuz District · Azerbaijan

Çatax is a small town in Tovuz District, Azerbaijan with a population of 3,189. Elevation: 4,649 ft (1,417 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,189 Population 944/sq mi density
4,649 ft Elevation 1,417 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Çatax

Çatax is a village and municipality in the Tovuz Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 3,189. The municipality consists of the villages of Çatax, Qandalar, Kazımlı, Qoşa, Cirdək, Muncuqlu, Pələkli, Şıxheybət, and Hacılar.

People

Population3,189
Density944/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.2 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,649 ft (1,417 m)
Population3,189
Population Density944 / sq mi
Elevation4,649 ft (1,417 m)
Coordinates40.7262°, 45.5592°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceTovuz District
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.2 inches (564 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Çatax

Çatax is a small town in Azerbaijan (Tovuz District) with a population of 3,189. The city sits at an elevation of 4,649 feet (1,417 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Çatax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,649 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Azerbaijan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,649 ft (1,417 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density944/sq mi
Coordinates40.7262°N, 45.5592°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 138 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 141 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 134 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 136 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 126 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 139 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 31 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 130 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 150 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 134 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 133 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 113 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 138 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 136 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 122 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 126 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 146 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 77 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 142 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 68 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 79 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 104 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 117 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 156 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in

Çatax has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Çatax

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Papaqçılar kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Şınıx kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Qaradaş kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Mollalar kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Qandalar kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Məşədiqulular kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Muncuqlu kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Qalaboyun kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Sofular kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Qayadibi kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Çeşməli kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Qaravəlilər kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Göyəlli kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Düz Rəsullu kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Hacılar kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Çay Rəsullu kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Abbasqulular kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Şamlıq kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Böyük Qişlaq kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Səfərli kənd Məktəbi - - - -
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Museums in Çatax

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berd History museum
Gədəbəy Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi
Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi \ Gədəbəy
Seyid Cəfər Ev Muzeyi \ Yanıqlı

Libraries in Çatax

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Çanaqçı kənd kitabxanası0.0
Library Berd0.0
Uşaq Kitabxanası \ Gədəbəy0.0

Farmers Markets in Çatax

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aşağı Bazar \ Gədəbəy
Malqara Bazarı \ Düzyurd
Malqara Bazarı \ Yenikənd
Market \ Çanaqçı
Novosaratovka Bazarı

Restaurants in Çatax

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aşağı Narzan İstirahət Mərkəzi \ Qəribli

Cafes in Çatax

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Çatax

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dollyar Air Base-Medium Airport
Akstafa Airport-Small Airport
Berd Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çatax

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Məscid
Məşədivəlilər Məscidi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Postal Code
AZ6020

🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan

Capital Baku
Population 10,224,900
Area 86,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,428,470,588
GDP per capita $7,133
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 89.0%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency AZN (Manat)
Languages Azerbaijani
Calling code +994
TLD .az
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Çatax

What is the population of Çatax?

Çatax has a population of 3,189 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 944 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çatax?

Çatax has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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