Agsu District () is one of the 66 districts of Azerbaijan. It is located in the east of the country and belongs to the Mountainous Shirvan Economic Region. The district borders the districts of Ismayilli, Shamakhi, Kurdamir, and Hajigabul. Its capital and largest city is Agsu. As of 2020, the district had a population of 81,000. History According to some sources that Agsu city was founded by Nadir Shah, in 1735. The remainders of that city (“Ruined city”) is situated in the south of Agsu city. The name of the city is derived from “Agsuchay” which flow through the city. City status was given to Agsu, in 1967. Agsu district was arranged, in 1943. it is bounded by Ismayilli from the north and north-west, Shamakhi from the north-west and east, Kurdamir and Hajigabul from the south. The district has 79 villages and 1 city. These dwelling areas are embraced by 24 territorial representations and 60 municipalities. Gagali, Kendoba, Bijo, Calva, Pirhassanli, Jalayir, Padar, Arabushaghi and Garagoyunlu are the greatest villages in the district. Education 69 schools providing general education, 5 out-of-school and pre-school institutes, 6 hospitals, 18 ambulatory-polyclinics, 22 doctor's assistant-mama dispensaries, a cultural palace, 10 cultural houses, 47 libraries, a music school for children and a history-ethnographical museum operate in the district. In 1954, the first newspaper “Yeni Hayat” (“New Life”) was published in the district. Then, the inter-regional newspaper “Irali” (“Forward”) was published in 1961 and the newspaper “Birlik” (“Unity”) was published in 1966. Nowadays, the newspaper “Agsu” which is an agency of the Executive Government of Agsu district is published in the district. The newspaper was registered in the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan Republic, on January 13, 2003. Politics Regional organization of 16 political parties and regional department of 16 social-political organizations (including, 3 non-governmental organizations) operate in the district. The regional organization of New Azerbaijan Party in Agsu district takes an important role in the social-political, cultural life of the district. The main organizations of YAP were founded in the district, in the beginning of 1993. Constituent Assembly was held in November, 1993. Geography Agsu District is located south of the Great Caucasian Mountains and on the plain of Shirvan. 6 villages, 3 territory units are mountainous. Relief of the district consists of mountainous, foothills and slanting flats. The mountainous zone is located at 700–1000m height above sea level. Relief of the mountainous zones is