Astara District

Astara
Raion
Road sign at the entrance to Astara Raion
Map of Azerbaijan showing Astara Raion
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Country	Azerbaijan
Capital	Astara
Area
• Total	620 km2 (240 sq mi)
Population  (2008)[1]
• Total	95,300
• Density	150/km2 (400/sq mi)

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.

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