Astara District

district of Azerbaijan
(Redirected from Astara Rayon)

Astara is a raion in southeastern Azerbaijan. It was formed in 1930. There are 95,300 people.[1]Astarachay and Tangarud rivers are in the raion. A part of the Hirkan National Park is in Astara raion. Astara is a major source for Azerbaijan's fishing industry.

Astara
Road sign at the entrance to Astara Raion
Road sign at the entrance to Astara Raion
Map of Azerbaijan showing Astara Raion
Map of Azerbaijan showing Astara Raion
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CountryAzerbaijan
CapitalAstara
Area
 • Total620 km2 (240 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)[1]
 • Total95,300
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)

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