Şirvan, Azerbaijan

Shirvan (Azerbaijani: Şirvan) is a city in Azerbaijan, located on the Kura River. It was called Zubovka until 1938 and Ali Bayramli until 2008. From 1938 to 1954, Shirvan possessed the status of a village. It obtained the status of a city of Republican level on January 4, 1963. The territory of the Shirvan is 72.7 km2, and the population is 87,400 according to the 2020 census. Population density is 1226 persons per 1 km2. The city also includes the settlement of Hajigarahmanly and Bairamly. 98.5% of the population are Azerbaijani, while others - Russians, Ukrainians, Tatars, Turks, and other natives.

"Şirvan (city)" and several other terms redirect here. For other uses, see Shirvan (disambiguation).
"Əli Bayramlı" redirects here. For other uses, see Əli Bayramlı (disambiguation).
Shirvan
Şirvan
City
Road sign at the entrance to Shirvan city
Shirvan
Map of Azerbaijan showing Shirvan
Coordinates: 39°55′55″N 48°55′13″E
Country Azerbaijan
RegionShirvan-Salyan
Government
 • GovernorIlqar Abbasov
Area
 • Total72.7 km2 (28.1 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (42 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total87,400
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
Websiteshirvan-ih.gov.az
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