Neftchala District
Neftchala District | |
|---|---|
Map of Azerbaijan showing Neftchala District | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Region | Shirvan-Salyan |
| Established | 11 February 1940 |
| Capital | Neftchala |
| Settlements | 52 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mirhasan Seyidov |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,450 km2 (560 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 88,900 |
| • Density | 61.3/km2 (159/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Website | neftchala-ih |
Neftchala District (Azerbaijani: Neftçala rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the southeast of the country and belongs to the Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region. The district borders Jalilabad and Bilasuvar Districts to the west, Salyan District to the north, Lankaran and Masally Districts to the south, and Caspian Sea to the east. Its capital and the largest city is Neftchala. As of 2020, the district had a population of 88,900.