Quba District (Azerbaijan)

41°22′12″N 48°30′00″E / 41.37000°N 48.50000°E / 41.37000; 48.50000

Quba District
Map of Azerbaijan showing Quba District
Country Azerbaijan
RegionGuba-Khachmaz
Established8 August 1930
CapitalQuba
Settlements157
Government
  Governorİlqar Mahmudov
Area
  Total
2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
173,400
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
4000
Websitewww.quba-ih.gov.az

Quba District (Guba District; Azerbaijani: Quba rayonu) is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. Located in the northeast of the country, it belongs to the Guba-Khachmaz Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Qusar, Qabala, Ismayilli, Shamakhi, Shabran, and Khachmaz. Its capital and largest city is Quba. As of 2020, the district had a population of 173,400.

The fertile region surrounding Quba is best known for its production of apples and the city area of Quba is known for its fine carpets.