Shusha District
Shusha District | |
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Map of Azerbaijan showing Shusha District | |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Region | Karabakh |
| Established | 8 August 1930 |
| Capital | Shusha |
| Settlements | 39 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Bayram Safarov |
| Area | |
• Total | 310 km2 (120 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,700 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 5800 |
| Website | shusha-ih |
Shusha District (Azerbaijani: Şuşa rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the west of the country and belongs to the Karabakh Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Khojaly, Lachin, and Khojavend. Its capital and largest city is Shusha. As of 2020, the district had a nominal population of 34,700. Finally villages of Malıbəyli, Aşağı Quşçular and Yuxarı Quşçular were transferred to Khojaly District according to passing law in 5 December 2023.