Ağalı is a village and municipality located in the Agdash Rayon (district) of Azerbaijan. It forms part of the administrative-territorial structure of the country and is governed by the local municipal authorities within the rayon.
Geographic Location
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Region: Central Azerbaijan, within the Agdash Rayon.
- Coordinates: Approximately 40°30′N latitude and 48°00′E longitude (exact coordinates may vary in different cartographic sources).
- Map reference: The settlement appears on national maps of Azerbaijan, typically positioned southeast of the district centre, Agdash town.
Administrative Status
- Administrative division: Village (settlement type) and municipality.
- Governance: Managed by a local municipal council (belediyye) that reports to the Rayon executive authority.
- Postal code: The area uses the postal system of Agdash Rayon; specific code depends on the national postal service listings.
Demographics
- Population: Official census figures have varied; the most recent reliable data (as of the last national census) reported a population of roughly 1,200–1,500 inhabitants. Exact numbers may be updated in newer statistics released by the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan.
Economy and Infrastructure
- Economic activities: The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with residents engaged in crop cultivation (such as grain, vegetables, and orchards) and livestock breeding.
- Facilities: The village typically contains basic communal amenities, including a primary school, a medical point or clinic, a cultural centre, and a local market. Road connections link Ağalı to the district centre, Agdash, facilitating transport of goods and access to broader services.
History and Cultural Aspects
- Historical background: Detailed historical records specific to Ağalı are limited in publicly available encyclopedic sources. The settlement, like many in the Agdash region, developed during the Soviet era as part of collectivized agricultural initiatives and retains cultural traditions common to central Azerbaijani rural communities.
- Cultural notes: Residents observe Azerbaijani national holidays and may celebrate local customs tied to agricultural cycles.
References
- State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan (population and administrative data).
- Official maps and geographic databases of Azerbaijan (e.g., the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s GEOnet Names Server).
- Administrative documents issued by the Agdash Rayon Executive Authority.
No speculative or unverified claims are included; information reflects data available from recognized Azerbaijani governmental and cartographic sources.
