Shirvan (city)

"Əli Bayramlı", "Ali Bairamly", and other variations redirect here; for other places with that name, see Əli Bayramlı (disambiguation).

Coordinates: 39°55′55″N 48°55′13″E / 39.93194°N 48.92028°E / 39.93194; 48.92028

Shirvan
Şirvan

Road sign at the entrance to Shirvan city

Seal
Shirvan

Location of Shirvan

Coordinates: 39°55′55″N 48°55′13″E / 39.93194°N 48.92028°E / 39.93194; 48.92028
Country  Azerbaijan
City Shirvan
Government
  Mayor Mardan Jamalov
Area
  Total 72.7 km2 (28.1 sq mi)
Elevation[1] 12 m (42 ft)
Population (2010)[2]
  Total 81,200
Time zone AZT (UTC+4)
  Summer (DST) AZT (UTC+5)
Area code(s) +994 2121
Website http://www.shirvan-ih.gov.az

Shirvan (Azerbaijani: Şirvan) is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. The city forms one of the administrative divisions of Azerbaijan.

History

The city originated in the 19th century as the Russian resettlement village Zubovka, named in honor of Valerian Zubov, while it was known locally as Qarachukhar.[3] Throughout its history, Shirvan changed its names few times. The city called Zubovka prior to 1938, then was renamed to while Ali Bayramli from 1938 to 2008.[4] The city was renamed to Shirvan by the decision of the Parliament of Azerbaijan on April 25, 2008.[5][6]

Throughout its history, Shirvan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.[7]

Geography

Climate

The summer months are typically dry and very hot due to Shirvan's semi-desert climate. The temperature can rise to 44 °C often resulting in moderate drought conditions. In contrast, winter is cool but not severe, rarely going below -6 °C.[8]

Administrative divisions

The municipality of Shirvan consists of the city of Shirvan and the municipalities of Bayramly, Chilpagly and Haji Gahramanly.[9] The mayor, presently Mardan Jamalov, embodies the executive power of the city.[10]

Demographics

Population

Transport

Public transport

Shirvan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.

Notable residents

The city's residents include: historian Farida Mammadova, footballer Samadagha Shikhlarov and dancer Oksana Rasulova.

References

External links

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