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Tazakend, Azerbaijan

Nakhchivan · Azerbaijan

Tazakend is a small city in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan with a population of 5,600. Elevation: 2,710 ft (826 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

5,600 Population 967/sq mi density
2,710 ft Elevation 826 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
14.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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People

Population5,600
Density967/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Population5,600
Population Density967 / sq mi
Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Coordinates39.1546°, 45.4428°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceNakhchivan
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (378 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.1 inches (56 cm)

About Tazakend

Tazakend is a small city in Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan) with a population of 5,600. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet (826 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Tazakend

Tazakend has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 251 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.9°C / 30°F -5.3° / 3.5° 15.3
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -4.4° / 6.1° 17.6
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 0.2° / 13.4° 24.4
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20.4° 41.3
May 18.2°C / 65°F 10.7° / 25.6° 41.7
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 14.8° / 31° 22.0
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 18.3° / 34.7° 12.7
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 18.4° / 34.7° 4.4
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 13.3° / 29.8° 12.3
Oct 15°C / 59°F 7.7° / 22.3° 19.0
Nov 7.2°C / 45°F 1.5° / 12.8° 24.1
Dec 1°C / 34°F -3.2° / 5.2° 15.8
Tazakend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 343 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Azerbaijan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates39.1546°N, 45.4428°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 22.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

208 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 11, 2024.

Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 141 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 118 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 94 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 119 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 91 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 93 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 131 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 147 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 135 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 79 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 143 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 87 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 136 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 88 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 141 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 138 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 141 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 126 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 72 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 100 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 115 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 131 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 137 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Wettest
May 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Tazakend has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Tazakend

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Məktəb
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Radio Stations near Tazakend

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tazakend

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
15 əsr Qalası
Ədəbiyyat Müzeyi
Heyder Eliyev Muzeyi
Heydər Əliyev muzeyi
Noah’s Mausoleum
Saint Stepanos Monastery Museum
State flag museum
Tarix muzeyi
The Literature Museum of Nakhchivan
Xan Sarayı
Xatirə müzeyi

Libraries in Tazakend

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arxiv Idarəsi0.0
Kitab Evi0.0
NDU kitabxanası0.0

Farmers Markets in Tazakend

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Elit 57 geyim mağazası
Köhnə Bazar
Russia Great Shopping Centers
بازار آراز

Monuments in Tazakend

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Şəhidlər Xiyabanı

Train Stations in Tazakend

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nehrəm
Qızılvəng

Gas Stations in Tazakend

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AZ #1130941788
Hakim petrol

Banks in Tazakend

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kapital Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Tazakend

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tazakend

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Khoy AirportKHYSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tazakend

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Babək Poçt Şöbəsi

Treatment Centers in Tazakend

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Duzdağ Fizioterapiya Mərkəzi
Duzdağ Fizioterapiya Mərkəzi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tazakend

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Məscid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku

🇦🇿 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 Tazakend

What is the population of Tazakend?

Tazakend has a population of 5,600 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 967 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tazakend?

Tazakend has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches, with 22.1 inches of snow.

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