Qızılca, Nakhchivan Explained

Qızılca
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Azerbaijan
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Azerbaijan
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous republic
Subdivision Name1:Nakhchivan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Julfa
Population As Of:2005
Population Total:439
Timezone:AZT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:39.1197°N 45.6244°W

Qızılca (also, Gyzyldzha, Kizildzha and Kyzyldzha) is a village and municipality in the Julfa District of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is located 22 km in the north from the district center, on the slope of the Zangezur ridge. Its population is busy with vine-growing, grain-growing and animal husbandry. There are secondary school, club, library, and a medical center in the village. It has a population of 439.[1]

Etymology

The name of the village is related with the territory where it is located. The area has been named qızılı (red) because of the color its land.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: ANAS, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Nakhchivan Encyclopedia. ANAS. Baku. 2005. I. 343. 5-8066-1468-9.
  2. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Azerbaijan Toponyms. In two volumes. Volume I. p. 304. Baku: "East-West". 2007. .