Astara

Astara may refer to:

see also: Astana

Astara District

Astara is the southernmost rayon in southeastern Azerbaijan.

General information

Astara Rayon was established in 1930. In 1963, it was abolished as rayon and its territory incorporated into Lankaran Rayon and in 1965, its administrative rayon status was restored. Overall area of the rayon is 616.4 km² (238.0 sq mi). Its population is 95,300 people. The rayon capital, Astara is a small picturesque Caspian port town, on the Azerbaijan-Iran border, capital of Azerbaijan's southernmost rayon. Coming southbound from Lankaran, there is a giant samovar by the road welcoming visitors to the rayon. Astara rayon is very wooded with 37,000 ha (370 km²) of forests. Famous Juglans sigillata is a commonplace in Astara woods. Astarachay and Tangarud rivers that flow through the rayon start at Talysh Mountains which are in the western part of the rayon. Highest peaks are 200 m (660 ft) above sea level. The northeastern part of the rayon is lowlands. A part of the Hirkan National Park is located in Astara rayon. Istisu, Ağ körppü, Sım, Bi, Toradi, Şeyx Nəsrullah resorts of Astara have treating mineral water. Average temperature is -1.5◦ C - 4◦C in January,15-25◦C in July. Annual rainfall is 1200–1750 mm.

Astara, Iran

Astara (pronounced [ɒstaɾɒ]; Persian: آستارا‎‎, also Romanized as Āstārā) is a city in and the capital of Astara County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 86,757 in 25,192 families. It lies on the border with Azerbaijan Republic and on the Caspian Sea. It is a relatively important border trade center between Iran and the Caucasus.

Agriculture

Rice has being cultivated in this region for many years, where some indigenous cultivars (landrace) were conventionally bred by farmers.

Climate

Astara has a humid subtropical climate with cold, wet winters and hot, humid summers.

People

Famous people from Astara

Transport

Astara is a railhead for the broad gauge Azerbaijan State Railway. The city is served by Astara railway station.