# Khojavend

> city in Azerbaijan, administrative centre of the Khojavend District

**Wikidata**: [Q1000844](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1000844)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martuni,_Nagorno-Karabakh)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/khojavend

## Summary  
Khojavend is a city in Azerbaijan and serves as the administrative center of Khojavend District. Historically known as Martuni, it is situated in the Karabakh Range and has been part of both Azerbaijani and Armenian political claims, reflected in its name variations and historical governance structures. As of 2026, it has a population of 194 residents.  

## Key Facts  
- **Country**: Azerbaijan.  
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Khojavend District (established November 26, 1991).  
- **Population**: 194 (as of February 20, 2026).  
- **Coordinates**: 39.79527778° N, 47.11305556° E.  
- **Elevation**: 390 meters above sea level.  
- **Time Zone**: UTC+04:00.  
- **Aliases**: Martouni, Martuni, ホジャベンド, マルトゥニ, Мартуни.  
- **Historical Names**: Part of Martuni Province in the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh.  
- **Geographic Features**: Located in the Karabakh Range.  
- **Wikidata ID**: .  

## FAQs  
- **What is Khojavend's administrative significance?**  
  It is the administrative center of Khojavend District in Azerbaijan, a role formalized since the district's inception in 1991.  

- **Why does Khojavend have multiple names?**  
  The city is known as Xocavənd in Azerbaijani and Martuni in Armenian, reflecting its contested history in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.  

- **What is Khojavend's population and geography?**  
  As of 2026, it has 194 residents and sits at 390 meters elevation in the Karabakh Range.  

## Why It Matters  
Khojavend holds strategic and historical importance due to its location in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. Its administrative role and name changes underscore its centrality to both Azerbaijani and Armenian historical narratives. The city’s population shifts and infrastructure reflect broader regional dynamics, making it a focal point for understanding post-conflict reconstruction and territorial governance.  

## Notable For  
- Serves as the administrative hub of Khojavend District since 1991.  
- Strategically located in the Karabakh Range, a key geographic feature in the Caucasus.  
- Exhibits cultural and linguistic duality through its Azerbaijani (Xocavənd) and Armenian (Martuni) names.  
- Reflects demographic changes post-2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, with updated population figures as of 2026.  

## Body  
### Geography & Location  
Khojavend is situated at 39.79527778° N, 47.11305556° E in the **Karabakh Range**, approximately 390 meters above sea level. It falls within the **Khojavend District** of Azerbaijan, bordering historically contested territories.  

### History & Administrative Status  
- The city’s administrative role dates to November 26, 1991, when Khojavend District was established.  
- Historically part of **Martuni Province** in the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, it was also known as **Martuni** during Armenian governance.  
- Post-2020 conflict, it is recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan, with ongoing reconstruction efforts documented as of 2026.  

### Demographics & Culture  
- **Population**: 194 residents (February 2026), reflecting post-conflict demographic shifts.  
- **Names**: Officially **Xocavənd** (Azerbaijani), with historical Armenian name **Martuni** and variants in Japanese (ホジャベンド) and Russian (Мартуни).  
- **Cultural Significance**: Featured in cross-cultural references, including Armenian, Azerbaijani, and international sources (e.g., Armenianpedia ID 6392).  

### Infrastructure & Recognition  
- **Time Zone**: UTC+04:00, aligning with Azerbaijan’s standard time.  
- **Digital Identifiers**: Geonames ID 146969, OpenStreetMap Node ID 232215256, and Wikidata entry .  
- **Media Coverage**: Documented in Azerbaijani, Russian, and international Wikipedia entries, with a dedicated Commons category.  

### Related Entities  
- **Khojavend District**: Established 1991, part of Azerbaijan’s administrative restructuring post-Soviet independence.  
- **Martuni Province**: Historical entity within the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh, dissolved after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.  
- **Karabakh Range**: Mountainous region influencing the city’s strategic and cultural identity.  

### Current Status  
As of 2026, Khojavend is undergoing development, with photographic documentation (e.g., February 2026 imagery) highlighting infrastructure changes. Its status as a low-population but historically significant city underscores its role in regional narratives of identity and governance.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames