Sabunçu raion
Sabunchu district is a district of Baku city.
Population
According to AzStat's official data as of January 1, 2013, 231,271 people live in the region.
History
With the decision of the National Council of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 29 April 1992 and numbered 112, Lenin district of Baku city was named Sabunçu district. In addition, Bakıhanov settlement, which is the center of Sabunçu district, received settlement status in 1936, Razin settlement was given its name, and in 1992 it was named Bakıhanov settlement.
Municipalities
The district contains the municipalities of Bakıxanov, Balaxanı, Bilgəh, Kürdəxanı, Maştağa, Nardaran, Pirşağı, Ramanı, Sabunçu, and Zabrat.
Transport
Baku Suburban Railway, Sabunchi station, is located in the area.