Ordubad

Ordubad is the second largest city of Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the capital of an eponymous district. Ordubad is a medieval city of the Caucasus and in its current capacity of a town was founded in the 18th century. The town is divided into five districts: Ambaras, Kurdtatal, Mingis, Sarshahar, and Uch.

Ordubad
City and municipality
Landmarks of Ordubad, from top left:
Panorama view of Ordubad and mountain range area • Juma Mosque
Huseyinuh Mosque • Dirnis Mosque
Geysarriya Monument • Ambaras Mosque
Sarshahar Mosque
Ordubad
Coordinates: 38°54′29″N 46°01′40″E
Country Azerbaijan
Autonomous republicNakhchivan Autonomous Republic
DistrictOrdubad
Population
  Total10,372
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Postal code
AZ6900
Area code+994 036

Ordubad is well known for its exports of fruits and spices, and for its cuisine.

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