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Verkhniy Dashkesan, Azerbaijan
Daşkǝsǝn · Azerbaijan
Verkhniy Dashkesan is a small town in Daşkǝsǝn, Azerbaijan with a population of 1,837. Elevation: 5,223 ft (1,592 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Verkhniy Dashkesan
Yuxarı Daşkəsən is a village and municipality in the Dashkasan District of Azerbaijan. The village had an Armenian population before the exodus of Armenians from Azerbaijan after the outbreak of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,837 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,223 ft (1,592 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4936°, 46.0718° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
| Country | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan |
| State / Province | Daşkǝsǝn |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.2 inches (640 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.8 inches (12 cm) |
About Verkhniy Dashkesan
Verkhniy Dashkesan is a small town in Azerbaijan (Daşkǝsǝn) with a population of 1,837. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet (1,592 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below Azerbaijan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,223 ft (1,592 m) |
| Area | 391.9 sq mi (1,014.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4936°N, 46.0718°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 59 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 92 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 94 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Verkhniy Dashkesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Verkhniy Dashkesan
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xoşbulaq kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Əhmədli kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Şəhvələdli kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Dəstəfur kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Qıyıqlı kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Yolqullar kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Təzəkənd kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Zağalı kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Yuxarı Daşkəsən kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Mədənçilər qəsəbə 3 saylı Məktəb | — | — | — | — |
| Mollahəsənli kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Muşavaq kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
| Qaraqullar kənd Məktəbi | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Verkhniy Dashkesan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Göygöl Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi | ||||
| Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi \ Göygöl ş. | ||||
| Heydər Əliyev Müzeyi \ Daşkəsən | ||||
| Regional Museum |
Libraries in Verkhniy Dashkesan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daşkəsən Mərkəzi Kitabxanası | 0.0 | |||||
| Gənclər Uşaq Kitabxanası \ Daşkəsən | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Verkhniy Dashkesan
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Verkhniy Dashkesan
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Verkhniy Dashkesan
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ganja International Airport | GNJ | Large Airport |
| Dollyar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Khojaly Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Akstafa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Berd Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Verkhniy Dashkesan?
Verkhniy Dashkesan has a population of 1,837 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 391.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Verkhniy Dashkesan?
Verkhniy Dashkesan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.