Çorman is a village located in the Lachin District (rayon) of Azerbaijan. The settlement lies within the geographical region historically known as Nagorno‑Karabakh.
Geographical setting
The village is situated in the mountainous terrain of the Lachin corridor, an area that connects the Nagorno‑Karabakh region with Armenia. Precise coordinates are not widely published in open‑source cartographic references.
Historical context
During the First Nagorno‑Karabakh War (late 1980s–1994), control of Çorman, along with the surrounding district, passed to ethnic Armenian forces and the village was administered as part of the self‑declared Republic of Artsakh, specifically within its Kashatagh Province. Following the 2020 Nagorno‑Karabakh ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia, the Lachin District, including Çorman, was returned to Azerbaijani administration.
Administrative status
As of the latest publicly available information, Çorman is incorporated into the Lachin District of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The village is subject to Azerbaijani civil jurisdiction and local governance structures.
Etymology
The name “Çorman” is derived from the Azerbaijani word çorman, which translates to “thicket” or “brushwood,” reflecting the area's forested landscape.
Demographics and infrastructure
Detailed demographic statistics, such as population size, ethnic composition, or economic activity, are not readily accessible in widely referenced sources. Consequently, reliable data on these aspects remain limited.
References
- Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan (official government publications).
- 2020 Nagorno‑Karabakh ceasefire agreement documentation.
- Azerbaijani linguistic resources on toponymy.