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
| Shirvan Şirvan | ||
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Road sign at the entrance to Shirvan city | ||
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  Shirvan Location of Shirvan | ||
| Coordinates: 39°55′55″N 48°55′13″E / 39.93194°N 48.92028°E | ||
| 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
- Population 81,200
- Azerbaijanis 68.652 (99.7%)
- Meskhetian Turks 207 (0.3%)
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
- ↑ "Ali Bayramli (Shirvan), Azerbaijan Page". Retrieved 2008-07-03.
- ↑ World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com
- ↑ "Russian encyclopedia: Ali Bayramly". dic.academic.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Şirvana şəhər statusu verilməsinin 50 illiyi qeyd olundu". ctv.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ↑ Изменились названия двух городов Азербайджана
- ↑ One of Azerbaijani Big Cities to be Renamed Archived July 17, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region". en.trend.az. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ↑ Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan: Shirvan
- ↑ "Sumqayıt İnzibati-İqtisadi Məhkəməsinin yeni binası". courts.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ "İcra hakimiyyətinin başçısı". shirvan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 18 November 2014.
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