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Qaxbaş, Azerbaijan

Qax · Azerbaijan

Qaxbaş is a small town in Qax, Azerbaijan with a population of 2,983. Elevation: 2,487 ft (758 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,983 Population 3/sq mi density
2,487 ft Elevation 758 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Qaxbaş

Qaxbaş is
a village and the most populous municipality, except for the capital Qax, in the Qakh Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 2,983. The municipality consists of the villages of Qaxbaş. it is historic Georgian village Kakhistavi. great majority of population are ethnic Georgians and Kiçik Alatəmir.

People

Population2,983
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Population2,983
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Coordinates41.4325°, 46.9646°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceQax
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Qaxbaş

Qaxbaş is a small town in Azerbaijan (Qax) with a population of 2,983. The city sits at an elevation of 2,487 feet (758 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Qaxbaş

Qaxbaş has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 765 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C / 37°F -0.5° / 6.4° 35.5
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F -0.5° / 6.9° 40.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 2.6° / 11.4° 61.4
Apr 12.8°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.7° 89.0
May 17.9°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.1° 98.3
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.9° 90.8
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.5° 55.4
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.6° 63.9
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 14.9° / 24.7° 74.8
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 9.8° / 18.8° 63.6
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11.3° 58.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8.1° 33.3
Qaxbaş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,487 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Azerbaijan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,487 ft (758 m)
Area916.5 sq mi (2,373.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates41.4325°N, 46.9646°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 9, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 20 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 64 km
Oct 7, 2012 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.4 145 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 73 km
Jun 4, 1999 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan M5.4 81 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 143 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 18 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 124 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 25 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 83 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 15 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 114 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 79 km
Feb 5, 2019 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.0 150 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 31 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 143 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 39 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 24 km
Oct 15, 1993 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan M4.8 123 km
Apr 16, 2013 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in

Qaxbaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Qaxbaş

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
İlisu kənd Məktəbi - - - -
Aşağı Malax kənd məktəbi - - - -
Qaşqaçay kənd məktəbi - - - -
Armudlu kənd məktəbi - - - -
Ağçay kənd məktəbi - - - -
Qaxbaş kənd Məktəbi 2 - - - -
Qaxbaş kənd Məktəbi 1 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Qaxbaş

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Qaxbaş

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Efendiev's House Museum
Hamam XIX əsr \ Şəki
Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi \ Qax
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Qax
Mirza Fatali Akhundov's House Museum
Sabit Rahman's House Museum
Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore
Sheki State Art Gallery
Tarix Muzeyi \ Qax

Libraries in Qaxbaş

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kitabxana0.0
Mərkəzi Kitabxana \ Şəki0.0

Farmers Markets in Qaxbaş

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Qax
Mərkəzi Bazar \ Qax
Simsim Bazarı \ Şəki
Taza Bazar (Local Market)
Təzə Bazar \ Şəki
Ticarət Bazarı \ Qax

Hotels in Qaxbaş

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bergs Hotel \ Qax
EL Resort Hotel \ Qax
MF Otel \ İlisu
Pansionat İlisu
Residens GM Hotel \ Qax
Səngər Qala İstirahət Məkkəzi
Ulu Dağ Hotel
Yaşıl Park / Green Park / İlisu
Yurd Hotel İlisu

Restaurants in Qaxbaş

20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alma Bağı Restoranı
Ayı Ağzı Restoran \ İlisu
Bergs Restoran \ Qax
Gülşən İstirahət Zonası \ İlisu
İlisu Restoranı \ Türkyurd Qax
Kürmük Restoranı / İlisu
Laçın Qaya Restoran
Müşfiq İstirahət Mərkəzi \ Qax
Novbahar Restoran \ Qax
Qax Resort Restoran \ Qaxbaş
Qayaaltı / İlisu
Qədim İlisu Restoran
Residence Hotel \ Türkyurd Qax
Səngər Qala Restoran \ İlisu
Şimşək Restoranı \ Ağçay
Tövlə Tala Restoran \ İlisu
Ulu Dağ İlisu
Ulu İlisu Restoran
Yamac Restoran \ İlisu
Yeni Bakı Restoran \ Qax

Cafes in Qaxbaş

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ağçay Kafe
İlisu Yeməkləri Restoran

Castles in Qaxbaş

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Qədim Qala İlisu
Russian tower
Saribash Tower
Shamil Qala / Ilisu
Sumuq Qalası / İlisu

Banks in Qaxbaş

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beynəlxalq Bank ATM \ Qaxbaş

Stadiums & Teams in Qaxbaş

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Qaxbaş

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ganja International AirportGNJLarge Airport
Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base-Medium Airport
Zaqatala International AirportZTUMedium Airport
Akhty Airfield-Small Airport
Balakan Airport-Small Airport
Lagodekhi Airfield-Small Airport
Shaki Airport-Small Airport
Tanrykulular Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Qaxbaş

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ATS Qaxbaş
Poçt ATS İlisu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qaxbaş

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dağ Məscidi
Qalaqapı Məscidi
Ulu Cümə məscidi / İlisu

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Elevation
758 m (2,487 ft)

🇦🇿 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 Qaxbaş

What is the population of Qaxbaş?

Qaxbaş has a population of 2,983 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 916.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qaxbaş?

Qaxbaş has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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