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Zaqatala, Azerbaijan

Zaqatala District · Azerbaijan

Zaqatala is a mid-size city in Zaqatala District, Azerbaijan with a population of 32,171. Elevation: 1,650 ft (503 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

32,171 Population 39/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Zaqatala

Zaqatala

Zaqatala is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan and the administrative center of the Zagatala District. It has a municipal population of 31,300 inhabitants and is located on the Tala River. The municipality consists of the city of Zaqatala and the nearby village of Qazangül.

People

Population32,171
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Population32,171
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Coordinates41.6316°, 46.6448°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceZaqatala District
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Zaqatala

Zaqatala is a mid-size city in Azerbaijan (Zaqatala District) with a population of 32,171. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet (503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Zaqatala

Zaqatala has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 118.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 75.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 82.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.7
Zaqatala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above Azerbaijan avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area824.9 sq mi (2,136.5 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates41.6316°N, 46.6448°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 11, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 15 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 29 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 107 km
Jun 4, 1999 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan M5.4 114 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 11 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 90 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 17 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 112 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 66 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 125 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 25 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 45 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 4 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 11 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 5 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 131 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 141 km
May 13, 2016 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia M4.8 148 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 134 km
Apr 16, 2013 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia M4.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in

Zaqatala has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Zaqatala

Institution Type Founded Website
Avtomobil Məktəbi \ Zaqatala College
Baytarlıq Texnikumu College
Botanika İnstitutu College
Humanitar Texniki Lisey \ Balakən College
İdarəçilik Kolleci College
Modern Hazırlıq Kursları \ Zaqatala College
Mütəxəssis Hazırlığı Məktəbi \ Zaqatala College
Peşə məktəbi College
Texniki Yaradıcılıq Mərkəzi \ Zaqatala College
UNEC Zagatala Branch University

Schools in Zaqatala

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Humanitar Gimnaziya \ Zaqatala
Göyəm kənd məktəbi
Sumaylı kənd məktəbi
Katex zavod kənd məktəbi
Mazıx kənd Məktəbi
2 saylı Məktəb \ Car
1 saylı Məktəb \ Car
13 saylı Uşaq bağçası \ Zaqatala
Çökəkoba kənd Məktəbi
4 saylı Məktəb \ Yuxarı Tala
5 saylı Məktəb \ Zaqatala
3 saylı Məktəb
İnternat Məktəbi
Zagatala Pedegogical University
1 saylı Məktəb Kollec
1 saylı məktəb Katex
Zərifə Əliyeva Litseyi \ Zaqatala
Qazangül kənd məktəbi
2 saylı Məktəb
Kebeloba kənd məktəbi
1 saylı məktəb \ Aşağı Tala
5 saylı məktəb \ Aşağı Tala
3 saylı məktəb \ Aşağı Tala
Qəbizdərə kənd Məktəbi
2 saylı Məktəb \ Yuxarı Tala
2 saylı məktəb Katex
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Radio Stations near Zaqatala

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Zaqatala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi
Şöhrət Muzeyi
Tarıx Muzeyi

Libraries in Zaqatala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kitabxana \ Əliabad0.0
Kitabxana \ Zəyəm0.0
Uşaq Kitabxanası Balakən0.0

Farmers Markets in Zaqatala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balakən Təzə Bazar Ticarət
Bazar Balakən
Bazar Əliabad
Bazar Zaqatala
Mal bazarı \ Baıakən

Hotels in Zaqatala

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grata Qafqaz Otel
İS Otel Zaqatala
Otel Zaqatala
Tala Çay Otel \ Zaqatala

Restaurants in Zaqatala

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ağ Saray
Akasiya Restonanı
Bahar restoranı
Büllür Şadlıq Sarayı
Daşlıq Restoran \ Car
Dəniz Şadlıq Sarayı \ Zaqatala
Dost Qapısı Restoran \ Car
Evim restoran \ Aşağı Tala
Fontan Ailəvi İstirahət \ Katex
Hollywood Restoran \ Zaqatala
Hope Lake \ Zaqatala
Küləkli Şadlıq Sarayı
Ləzzət Restoran \ Car
Mazıx Restoranı Katex
Nihad Şadlıq Sarayı \ Katex
Qala Düzü Restoran
Restoran
Sahil Restoranı Katex
Şam Restoran
Şəlalə İstirahət \ Mazıx
Su Səsi restoran
Tac Saray
Tala Çay Şadlıq Sarayı \ Zaqatala
Turkish Restaurant
Ulduz Şadliq Sarayı \ Zaqatala
Xəyal Restoranı

Cafes in Zaqatala

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buzxana Kafe \ Aşağı Tala
Çimərlik Kafe \ Car
Meydan Kafe
Mənzərə Kafe \ Car
Palma Kafe
Pivə kafe Katex
Qafqaz Kafe \ Car
Qafqaz Kafe \ Zaqatala
Real Kafesi \ Zaqatala
Şeyx Restoran \ Qazangül
Süfrə Kafe \ Zaqatala
Tea and board games
Təpəgöz Kafe

Theatres in Zaqatala

5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klub \ Katex
Mədəniyyət Evi
Mədəniyyət Evi \ Car
Mədəniyyət Evi \ Katex
Yay Kinoteatrı

Monuments in Zaqatala

6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abidə
Ana heykəli 1941-1945 \ Katex
Bayraq Dairəsi
Dədə Qorqud Abidəsi
Sevil Qazıyeva heykəli
Xocalı Abidəsi / Zaqatala

Clinics in Zaqatala

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doğum Evi
Doğum Evi \ Katex
Kordaned Klinika \ Zaqatala
Poliklinika
Səlist Nitq \ Zaqatala
Tibb məntəqəsi
Xəstəxana \ Car

Train Stations in Zaqatala

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zaqatala

Bus Stations in Zaqatala

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avtovağzal
Zaqatala Bus Station

Gas Stations in Zaqatala

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azpetrol / Zaqatala
Eroil Petrol
İS oil \ Zaqatala
Karaca Oil \ Aşağı Tala
Muxax Petrol
SO oil \ Katex
SP Petrol \ Mazıx

Banks in Zaqatala

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Access Bank
Bank Respublika \ Zaqatala
Beynəlxaiq Bank ATM
Beynəlxaiq Bank Zaqatala
Beynəlxalq Bank
Beynəlxalq Bank Zaqatala Filialı
Kapital bank
Kapital Bank
Muğan Bank
Texnika Bank Zaqatala
Turan Bank
Xalq Bank

Shopping Malls in Zaqatala

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Çayqırağı Ticarət Mərkəzi \ Zaqatala
Tala Ticarət Mərkəzi
Ticarət Sırası
Zaqatala Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Zaqatala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaqatala

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bolshiye Shiraki Air BaseMedium Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Zaqatala International AirportZTUMedium Airport
Balakan AirportSmall Airport
Lagodekhi AirfieldSmall Airport
Shaki AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zaqatala

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mərkəzi Poçt ATS \ Zaqatala
Poçt ATS
Poçt ATS \ Katex
Poçt Car

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaqatala

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancient Georgian Church
Car Kənd Məscidi
Cümə Məscidi \ Aşağı Tala
Cümə Məscidi \ Göyəm
Cümə Məscidi \ Zilban
Cümə məscidi Tala çay
İmam Hüseyn Məscidi \ Dardoqqaz
İslam Universiteti
Kənd məscidi
Mərkəzi Məscid
Məscid \ Mazıx
Nəzakət Məscidi \ Katex
Xanlıq Məscidi \ Katex
Yaşıl Məscid \ Qəbizdərə
Yurd Məscidi \ Sumaylı
Zəhmət Məscidi \ Qazangül
Zəyəm Məscidi

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Elevation
518 m (1,700 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 Zaqatala

What is the population of Zaqatala?

Zaqatala has a population of 32,171 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 824.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaqatala?

Zaqatala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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