Astara District

Astara is a raion in southeastern Azerbaijan. It was formed in 1930. There are 95,300 people.[1] Astarachay and Tangarud rivers are in the raion. A part of the Hirkan National Park is in Astara raion. Astara is a major source for Azerbaijan's fishing industry.

Astara
Road sign at the entrance to Astara Raion
Map of Azerbaijan showing Astara Raion
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CountryAzerbaijan
CapitalAstara
Area
  Total620 km2 (240 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)[1]
  Total95,300
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)

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