Shabran () is a city in and the capital of the Shabran District of

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History

Known as Davachi () until 2010, Shabran received city status in 1961. The name of Shabran comes from an historic medieval town of the same name that was a port some 15km further north.

Demographics

The officially registered population of Shabran in 2010 was 23,248.

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and Tats are the largest ethnic groups.

Geography

Culture

Transport

Shabran Railway Station

Education

Notable residents

References

External links

* Populated places in Shabran District {{Davachi-geo-stub