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

Shirvan Şirvan
Official seal of ShirvanSeal
ShirvanLocation 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 km (28.1 sq mi)
Elevation	12 m (42 ft)
Population
• Total	81,200
Time zone	UTC+4 (AZT)
Area code	+994 2121
Website	http://www.shirvan-ih.gov.az

Shirvan (Template:Lang-az) is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. The city forms one of the administrative divisions of Azerbaijan.

History

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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. Throughout its history, Shirvan changed its names few times. The city was called Zubovka prior to 1938, then was renamed Ali Bayramli from 1938 to 2008.

The city was renamed to 'Shirvan' by the decision of the Parliament of Azerbaijan on April 25, 2008. 'Shirvan' appears to be derived from Shī‎r (Template:Lang-fa, 'Lion').

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.

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.

Administrative divisions

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

Demographics

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Population

• Population 81,200
• Azerbaijanis 68.652 (99.7%)
• Meskhetian Turks 207 (0.3%)

Economy

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Culture

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Transport

Public transport

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

Education

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Notable residents

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

See also

• Şirvan
• Shirvan
• Shirvan, Iran
• Shirvan State Reserve

References

1. "Ali Bayramli (Shirvan), Azerbaijan Page". Retrieved 2008-07-03.
2. World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan Archived June 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine – World-Gazetteer.com
3. "Russian encyclopedia: Ali Bayramly". dic.academic.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 16 November 2014.
4. "Şirvana şəhər statusu verilməsinin 50 illiyi qeyd olundu". ctv.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 18 November 2014.
5. Изменились названия двух городов Азербайджана Archived 2012-02-11 at the Wayback Machine
6. One of Azerbaijani Big Cities to be Renamed
7. Heptner, V. G.; Sludskij, A. A. (1992) . "Lion". Mlekopitajuščie Sovetskogo Soiuza. Moskva: Vysšaia Škola [Mammals of the Soviet Union. Volume II, Part 2. Carnivora (Hyaenas and Cats)]. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation. pp. 82–95.
8. "Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region". en.trend.az. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
9. Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan: Shirvan
10. "Sumqayıt İnzibati-İqtisadi Məhkəməsinin yeni binası". courts.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 12 November 2014.
11. "İcra hakimiyyətinin başçısı". shirvan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 18 November 2014.

External links

• Shirvan (as Şirvan) at GEOnet Names Server

v t e Shirvan
Capital: Shirvan
Hacıqəhrəmanlı

v t e Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan
Districts	Absheron Agdam Aghdara Agdash Aghjabadi Agstafa Agsu Astara Babek Balakan Barda Beylagan Bilasuvar Dashkasan Fuzuli Gadabay Goranboy Goychay Goygol Hajigabul Imishli Ismayilli Jabrayil Jalilabad Julfa Kalbajar Kangarli Khachmaz Khizi Khojaly Khojavend Kurdamir Lachin Lankaran Lerik Masally Neftchala Oghuz Ordubad Qabala Qakh Qazakh Gobustan Quba Qubadli Qusar Saatly Sabirabad Sadarak Salyan Samukh Shabran Shahbuz Shaki Shamakhi Shamkir Sharur Shusha Siyazan Tartar Tovuz Ujar Yardimli Yevlakh Zangilan Zagatala Zardab
Cities	Baku Ganja Khankendi Lankaran Mingachevir Naftalan Nakhchivan Shaki Shirvan Sumgait Yevlakh
Towns	Aghdam Aghdara Agdash Aghjabadi Agstafa Agsu Astara Babek Balakən Barda Beylagan Bilasuvar Dashkasan Fuzuli Gadabay Goranboy Goychay Goygol Hajiqabul Imishli Ismayilli Jabrayil Jalilabad Julfa Kalbajar Khachmaz Khizi Khojavend Khojaly Khirdalan Kurdamir Lachin Lerik Masally Neftchala Oğuz Ordubad Gabala Qakh Gazakh Gobustan Quba Qubadli Qusar Saatly Sabirabad Salyan Shabran Shahbuz Shamakhi Shamkir Sharur Shusha Siyazan Tartar Tovuz Ujar Yardimli Zangilan Zagatala Zardab
Names in italics indicate parts of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

• Populated places in Azerbaijan
• Cities and towns built in the Soviet Union
• Shirvan (city)
• Districts of Azerbaijan