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Absheron District
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Absheron District is an administrative district located in Azerbaijan. It is significant as part of Azerbaijan's territorial organization and likely has importance for the country's geography, economy, or governance.
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40°27′26″N 49°44′18″E / 40.457182°N 49.738348°E / 40.457182; 49.738348
Hills from the top of Yanar Dag. Absheron District (Azerbaijani: Abşeron rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. Located in the east of the country, it belongs to the Absheron-Khizi Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Khizi, Gobustan, Baku, Hajigabul, Salyan, and the city of Sumgait. Its capital and largest city is Khyrdalan. As of 2024, the district had a population of 432,816. Although the district shares the same name as the Absheron Peninsula, the area covered by the district is not conterminous, being further west and mostly inland.
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