Tel | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 41°45′33″N48°38′32″E / 41.75917°N 48.64222°E Coordinates: 41°45′33″N48°38′32″E / 41.75917°N 48.64222°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Rayon | Khachmaz |
Population | |
• Total | 500 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
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