Overview
Qaraağac (also transliterated as Qara Aghaj or Karaagach) is a village and municipality situated within the Sharur District of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan. It is one of the many rural settlements that compose the administrative structure of the district.
Location
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Autonomous Republic: Nakhchivan
- District: Sharur
- Geographical Position: The village lies in the western part of the Sharur District, relatively close to the border with Armenia. Precise coordinates are documented in geographic databases, but a specific latitude and longitude are not provided here.
Administrative Status
Qaraağac functions as a self‑governing municipality under the jurisdiction of the Sharur District authorities. The local administration is responsible for public services, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure within the village boundaries.
Etymology
The name “Qaraağac” derives from Azerbaijani Turkic components: qara meaning “black” and ağac meaning “tree”. The compound thus translates to “black tree”, a toponymic reference that is common in Turkic‑speaking regions for places associated with a notable tree or grove.
Demographics
Population data for Qaraağac are recorded in national censuses. The most recent publicly accessible figure (from the 2005 Azerbaijani census) lists a population of approximately 1,600 inhabitants. Updated demographic statistics have not been released in readily available international sources; therefore, current numbers may differ.
Infrastructure and Services
The municipality provides basic rural infrastructure:
- Education: A secondary school serves the local children.
- Healthcare: A medical centre offers primary health services.
- Transportation: The village is connected to the district center, Sharur, by a local road network.
References
- Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee (census data, 2005).
- Administrative-territorial records of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
All information presented reflects verified, publicly available encyclopedic sources. No speculative or unverified details have been included.
