Sabail raion
Sabail raion (
Area: 29 km2.[1] Population: 100,500 (2016).[2]
Originally named Bayil Bibi-Heybat, the raion assumed the name of
Current head of the raion's executive power is Eldar Azizov (since 2015).[3] The governing body includes the juridical, socio-economic and other departments.
History
Sabail is the name of a historical monument (castle) built in the 13th century located near the Baku Bay and remained under the seawater due to tectonic activities in the 14th century.[4] Sabail Castle surrounded with a stone wall (180 m length and 40 m width) consisting of 3 circular and 12 semicircular towers.[5]
The castle was named distinctly in various sources as the City underwater, Bayil Stones, Caravansarai. There is also a legend about the name Sabail coming from Saba city located near Baku.[4]
About
Popular destinations of citizens and tourists, like Martyrs' Avenue, Alley of Honor, Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Mugham Center, Old City, National Flag Square, Fountains Square, Nizami str, Baku Boulevard, Azadliq Square, Baku Funicular are in the area of this raion as well.
There are 5 universities, 17 schools, 18 kindergartens, 3 creative centers for children, 3 sport schools, 3 music schools,[6] 22 health centers, 2 sport complexes, 47 hotels, additionally, 7 theaters, 5 libraries, 16 museums, 5 culture houses, 4 parks, 18 leisure gardens in this region.[7]
Sport
Azerbaijani professional football club Sabail based in Sabail. The club competes in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
Transport
Road
Metro
Icheri Sheher and Sahil metro stations are located in this area.
Funicular
Baku Funicular is located in this area.
See also
- Executive Power of Baku city
- Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan
References
- ^ a b c "About". Executive Power of Sabail Raion. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ "Territories, number and density of population by towns and regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan". The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Archived from the original on 27 December 2016.
- ^ "Head of the Executive Power". Executive Power of Sabail Raion. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ a b "History". Executive Power of Sabail Raion. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ^ TERRITORIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS (PDF). Administrative Department of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Presidential Library. p. 22.
- ^ "Education". Executive Power of Sabail Raion. Retrieved 2017-11-01.
- ^ "Culture". Executive Power of Sabail Raion. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
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