Qaraağac, Nakhchivan
Qaraağac (also, Garaaghaj, Garaaghadzh and Karaagach) is a municipality and village in the Sadarak District of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is located 5 km in the north-east from the district center, in the important strategic position. Its population is busy with grain-growing, vegetable-growing, vine-growing and animal husbandry. There are secondary school and a medical center in the village. It has a population of 3,859.[1]
Qaraağac | |
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Municipality | |
  Qaraağac | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′36″N 44°55′18″E | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Autonomous republic | Nakhchivan |
| District | Sadarak |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 3,859 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
Etymology
Its name is related with Qaraağac (Garaaghaj) forest which is located in the end of the strait of the Cəhənnəm dərə (Hell valley), in Sadarak. Garaaghaj is a type of the tree. The name of the tree is made out from the Turkic words of qara (black, strong, hard) and ağac (tree) means ( Black tree).[1]
History
In 1997, by the decision of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, it was separated from the Sadarak village and became an independent administrative unit.[1]
References
- ANAS, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (2005). Nakhchivan Encyclopedia. Vol. I. Baku: ANAS. p. 312. ISBN 5-8066-1468-9.
