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Sabunçu Raion
Sabunchu district (formerly: Lenin district) is a district of Baku city. Population According to AzStat's official data as of January 1, 2013, 231,271 people live in the region. History With the decision of the National Council of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 29 April 1992 and numbered 112, Lenin district of Baku city was named Sabunçu district. In addition, Bakıhanov settlement, which is the center of Sabunçu district, received settlement status in 1936, Razin settlement was given its name, and in 1992 it was named Bakıhanov settlement. Municipalities The district contains the municipalities of Bakıxanov, Balaxanı, Bilgəh, Kürdəxanı, Maştağa, Nardaran, Pirşağı, Ramanı, Sabunçu, and Zabrat. Transport Baku Suburban Railway The Baku suburban railway () or Absheron Circular line () is a commuter rail service which began in 2019, serving the Azerbaijani capital Baku. Background In 2016, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Administrative Divisions Of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is administratively divided into 67 districts () and 11 cities () that are subordinate to the Republic. Out of these districts and cities, 7 districts and 1 city are located within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The districts are further divided into Municipalities of Azerbaijan, municipalities (). Additionally, the districts of Azerbaijan are grouped into 14 Economic regions of Azerbaijan, Economic Regions (). On 7 July 2021, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed a decree "On the new division of economic regions in the Republic of Azerbaijan". Administrative divisions Contiguous Azerbaijan The list below represents the districts of contiguous Azerbaijan. For those of the Nakhchivan exclave, see further below. Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic The seven districts and one municipality of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic are listed below. Economic regions Nagorno-Karabakh The territory of former Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast presently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azerbaijan Time
Azerbaijan Time () is the standard time zone in Azerbaijan, four hours ahead of UTC ( UTC+04:00). The daylight saving time adjustment, Azerbaijan Summer Time (), was one hour ahead at UTC+05:00; it was introduced in 1997 and discontinued in March 2016. Azerbaijan Time is the same as Samara Time (Russia), United Arab Emirates Standard Time, Georgia Time, Armenia Time and Seychelles Time. History Azerbaijan, formerly the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (Azerbaijan SSR), adhered to timekeeping regulations instituted by the Soviet Union The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (USSR), commonly known as the Soviet Union, was a List of former transcontinental countries#Since 1700, transcontinental country that spanned much of Eurasia from 1922 until Dissolution of the Soviet .... In 1930, the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR implemented " Decree Time," which mandated a one-hour advancement of standard time across the entire Soviet territory. This mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Statistics Committee
The State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan Republic () is a governmental agency within the Cabinet of Azerbaijan in charge of collection, processing and disseminating statistical data on the economy, demographics and other sectors of activity in Azerbaijan Republic. The agency is headed by Arif Valiyev. History The first statistics offices were founded in Azerbaijan, after it was incorporated into the Russian Empire, initially created and operated in Shamakhi from 1846 through 1859, in Baku from 1859 and in Ganja, Azerbaijan, Ganja from 1867. Until 1917, statistical data was given in 20 to 27 tables and contained information on population, labor, job markets, number of factories and plants, agricultural data, prices on commodities, military data, etc. With the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the authorities tried to create a centralized office for statistical data collection but succeeded only in the establishment of separate statistics offices within vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bakıxanov
Bakıxanov () is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was named after Abbasgulu Bakikhanov and has a population of 71,600. It contains a mosque and a public park. On the eastern side of the town is Bulbula (lake), Bulbula Lake. Sabunçu, Baku, Sabunchu lies near northwestern Bakıxanov. Prior to 1992, it was known as Stepan Razin, named for the Cossack uprising leader Stepan Razin. Transportation Road Boyuk Shor Highway, Baku Airport Highway by pass Bakikhanov. Railroad The Bakixanov station of Baku suburban railway. Metro The List of Baku Metro stations, Bakixanov Metro Station is planned in this area by Baku Metro in the future. Notable natives Huseyn Derya - was an award-winning Azerbaijani rapper and actor. References * Populated places in Baku Municipalities of Baku {{Baku-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balaxanı
Balaxanı or Balakhani (Tat language (Caucasus), Tat: ''Balxuni'') is a settlement and municipality near Baku, Azerbaijan, on the Absheron Peninsula. Taking advantage of the area's oil pools, a 35 m deep well was dug manually in 1593. The Russians built the first oil refinery, oil-distilling factory here in 1837. In the 1886 official census, 2,843 ethnic Tat people (Caucasus), Tats were living here. its population was 11,615. Places of interest *Shah Sefi's Caravanserai, monument File:Balakhany ovdan.jpg, Ovdan (Balakhani), Balakhani ovdan File:Haji Shahla mosque.jpg, Haji Shahla Mosque, Shahla mosque File:Balaxanı evləri (13).jpg, Balakhani houses File:Balaxanı evləri (4).jpg, Balakhani street File:Balaxanı Qəsəbəsi.jpg Notable natives * Sadig Rahimov, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan SSR (1954–1958) *, oil magnate and philanthropist See also *Petroleum industry in Azerbaijan *Ovdan (Balakhani) *Haji Shahla Mosque R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilgəh
Bilgah (also, Bilqəx, Bilqäx, Bil’gya, Bil’gyakh, Bil’gykh, and Bilajer) a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a Boundaries between the continents, transcontinental and landlocked country at the boundary of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by ... that has become a part of Sabunchu District since 1937. It has a population of 8,300 (2013). History Bilgah is one of the oldest settlements of Baku. The name of the area derives from “Pilegah” which means “the place where silk is made”. Apparently, there were cocoon plantations here in antique times. Culture The presence of rock engravings indicates the existence of urban culture here since medieval times. Europeans travelers visiting the country had also mentioned the name of the place. The remains of the medieval monuments that have survived until our times also manifest the ancient histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kürdəxanı
Kürdəxanı (also, Kurdakhany) is a settlement and municipality in Sabunchu district of Baku, Azerbaijan. History Earliest settlements in Kurdakhany are believed to be dated at least two millennia ago, which is supported by archeological artifacts. Historical monuments: * Sheykh Ali Shirvani khanqah and mosque - built in 1448 * Haji Zeynal hamam - built in 17th century * Haji Jafargulu hamam - built in 16th century * Juma mosque - 14th century (rebuilt in 2007) Kurdakhany was one of settlements which were not affected by March Day events. Due to armed resistance with local qochu. In the 1886 official census 1270 ethnic tats were living here. According to Sara Ashurbeyli, the name of Kurdakhany referenced the ethnic Kurds. Quarters Kurdakhany is located on northern side of Absheron peninsula, highest altitude above sea level, rich with salt lakes and mud volcanos. Municipality is divided into three quarters: Old quarter, New quarter and gardens. Old quarter Old quarte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maştağa
Maştağa () is a settlement and municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan, officially the Republic of Azerbaijan, is a Boundaries between the continents, transcontinental and landlocked country at the boundary of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a part of the South Caucasus region and is bounded by .... It has a population of 42,196. According to the popular historical manuscripts, the inhabitants of the village are the descendants of an ancient nomadic Turkish tribe which defeated and brought down Cyrus the Great and settled down in Baku during the 5th-6th centuries. Climate History Mashtagha Village (later transformed into a settlement) with an area of up to 6,000 hectares, which is considered to be one of the largest settlements in Baku, has an ancient history. Here are preserved ancient customs and traditions of Azerbaijan, beliefs and beliefs, mythological imaginations, oral literature. The village of Mashtagha also confirms its history with its architectural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nardaran
Nardaran is a settlement and municipality on the Abşeron Peninsula in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 8,300. Located 25 kilometers northeast of central Baku, it is politically part of the Baku city-subdivision and treated as a suburb. Unlike most of the rest of the country, which is religiously liberal, Nardaran is a center of conservative Shi'a Islam and pro-Iranian sentiment in Azerbaijan. Nardaran's name comes from Persian: ''nar'' (pomegranate)نار + ''daran'' (trees) داران, i.e. "place with pomegranate trees". The town is the site of a 14th-century castle, featuring a round tower approximately 12.5 meters high. During Soviet rule, the town was known as a center for growing flowers. Since Azerbaijan's independence, the economy has dwindled and the town is reputed for its caviar poachers. History Proof that the history of the Baku village of Nardaran dates back to the Bronze Age BC is the discovery of the first human settlements in caves on its territory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pirşağı
Pirşağı (also, Pirshaga and Pirshagi) is a settlement and municipality 34 km away from the railway station of Baku, Azerbaijan. Located on the northern coast of Absheron Rayon, Absheron, it is in the Sabunçu, Baku, Sabunchu district of Baku city. It is called Pirshagi (the shah of feasts) because it was initially a settlement where pilgrims gathered. A seaside resort, it is considered one of the most ancient settlements in Absheron. It has a population of 4,826. Main sights Pirshagi is famous for its "gold dust" sandy beaches and its grapes and figs. There are many architectural monuments in Pirshagi, including a 19th-century mosque, an old bathhouse, and a pir called "Pirshagi tataz piri". The local climate and sand are considered to be curative, which explains why many members of the Azerbaijan elite have their summer residences in the city, including those of composer Gara Garayev, singer Bulbul (singer), Bulbul, artist Elbey Rzaguliyev, actor Agasadikh Geraybeyli, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramanı
Ramana also spelled Ramany, Romana (), is an urban-type settlement and municipality in Azerbaijan, within the Sabunchu raion of Baku. Population (2005): 8,800. The settlement was possibly founded by the Roman Empire, Roman troops of Lucius Julius Maximus from Legio XII Fulminata in c. 84-96 AD,Ашурбейли Сара. История города Баку: период средневековья. Баку, Азернешр, 1992; page 31 and may derive its name from the Latin ''Romana''. Among the facts that strengthen this hypothesis are the military-topographical map of Caucasus published in 1903 by the Russian administration which spells name of town as "Romana"; various Roman artefacts found in Absheron Rayon, Absheron region, and also old inhabitants' referring to the town as ''Romani''. Famous Azerbaijanis, Azerbaijani jazz musician Vagif Mustafazadeh had Ramanian roots. Ramana is mentioned several times in the novels ''The Nodes'' and ''The Moustached Aga'' by the Azeri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabunçu, Baku
Sabunchu () is a settlement and municipality in the Sabunchu Rayon of the capital city of Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 33,400. History Until the beginning of the 20th century, the Sabunçu region was producing 35 percent of Baku's oil. It was also the place where the first, Baku-Sabunchu electrified railway system in USSR, built by Chingiz Ildyrym in 1924 was established. Geography The town, seat of Sabunchu Rayon, is located in the north-eastern suburb of the city of Baku and is part of its metropolitan area, situated 12 km from Baku International Airport "Heydar Aliyev". Transportation Baku suburban railway Notable natives * Nikolai Baibakov — People's Commissar of the USSR Oil Industry (1944–1946), Oil Minister of the USSR (1948–1955), Hero of Socialist Labor. * Richard Sorge — one of the best-known Soviet intelligence officers of the Second World War, Hero of the Soviet Union The title Hero of the Soviet Union () was the highest distinction in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
