Hakari (river)
Coordinates: 39°08′18″N 46°49′57″E / 39.13833°N 46.83250°E
Hakari River near the town of Lachin
Hakari River (Azerbaijani: Həkəri) is the left tributary of the Araz in Azerbaijan. The river is 128 kilometres (80 mi) long and flows through Qubadli District and Zangilan District.[1] Several populated places are along the river, like Aganli (on the left bank), Alibayli (on the right bank), Mammadbayli (on the left bank) and Yenikend (on the right bank).[2] The Armenia–Azerbaijan border runs near the river.
The elevation difference between the source and mouth is 2,812 metres (9,226 ft).[1] The river's water is used for irrigation and drinking.[1] Fishes like trout and Arctic cisco spawn in this river.[1]
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