Åžabran
For the administrative division, see Shabran Rayon. For the Romanian village of Divici, see Pojejena.
Coordinates: 41°12′41″N 48°59′10″E / 41.21139°N 48.98611°E
| Åžabran | |
|---|---|
| City & Municipality | |
  Åžabran | |
| Coordinates: 41°12′41″N 48°59′10″E / 41.21139°N 48.98611°E | |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Åžabran |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 23,248 |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | +994 115 |
Şabran (also known as Shabran, Dəvəçi, Dävächi, Divichi, Däväçi, Devechi, Divachi, and Divichibazar) is a city in and the capital of the Şabran Rayon of Azerbaijan.
History
Known as Davachi until 2010, Åžabran received its city status in 1961. The name Åžabran remembers an historic, medieval town of the same name that was a port some 15km further north.[2]
Demographics
The officially registered population of Åžabran in 2010 was 23,248. Azerbaijanis and Tats are the largest ethnic groups.
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