Qaraağac, Nakhchivan Explained

Qaraağac
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:Sadarak
Population As Of:2005
Population Total:3859
Timezone:AZT
Utc Offset:+4
Coordinates:39.71°N 44.9217°W

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: ANAS, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Nakhchivan Encyclopedia. ANAS. Baku. 2005. I. 312. 5-8066-1468-9.