Hacıvar (also rendered as Hajivar or Hajyvar) is a village and municipality in the Babek District of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan. Situated near the Nakhchivan‑Sirab highway, it lies approximately 6 km northeast of the district centre and is set on the foothills adjacent to the Nakhchivan River.
Administrative status
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Autonomous republic: Nakhchivan
- District: Babek
Geography
The settlement occupies a plain on the riverbank at coordinates 39°12′21″ N, 45°26′33″ E. Its location on the foothills provides a mixed terrain of flat agricultural land and gently rising ground.
Demographics
According to the 2005 census, Hacıvar had a population of 721 residents. The population is primarily engaged in agriculture, focusing on grain cultivation, vine‑growing, and animal husbandry.
Infrastructure and services
The village hosts a secondary school, a cultural club, and a mosque, serving the educational, social, and religious needs of the local community.
Etymology
The name “Hacıvar” is derived from the personal name “Haji” combined with the Iranian‑origin suffix “‑var,” meaning “place” or “village.” Consequently, the name is interpreted as “Haji’s village.”[1][2]
References
- Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). Nakhchivan Encyclopedia, vol. I, Baku, 2005, p. 221. ISBN 5‑8066‑1468‑9.
- Encyclopedic Dictionary of Azerbaijan Toponyms, vol. I, Baku: “East‑West”, 2007, p. 304. ISBN 978‑9952‑34‑155‑3.
Note: The above information is sourced from the English‑language Wikipedia entry for Hacıvar and the cited Azerbaijani reference works.