Salyan, Azerbaijan

Coordinates: 39°35′42″N 48°58′45″E / 39.59500°N 48.97917°E / 39.59500; 48.97917
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Salyan
City
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Salyan (Azerbaijani: Salyan), is a city and the capital of the Salyan District of Azerbaijan.[1] The city of Salyan is industrialized and known for processing caviar.[2][3]

History

The city of Salyan was called "Dalan-Navur" in Mongolian during the Mongol invasion of Azerbaijan.[4]

The word "Salyan" is either derived from the

Javad Uyezd of the Baku Governorate
.

Throughout its history, Salyan has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.[7]

Geography

Climate

Climate data for Salyan (1971-1990)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 7.2
(45.0) 		8.3
(46.9) 		11.7
(53.1) 		19.0
(66.2) 		25.0
(77.0) 		30.0
(86.0) 		33.1
(91.6) 		31.9
(89.4) 		28.2
(82.8) 		21.0
(69.8) 		— 9.4
(48.9) 		20.5
(68.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 2.7
(36.9) 		3.8
(38.8) 		6.6
(43.9) 		12.0
(53.6) 		18.1
(64.6) 		21.2
(70.2) 		22.7
(72.9) 		22.0
(71.6) 		20.7
(69.3) 		11.6
(52.9) 		9.4
(48.9) 		4.6
(40.3) 		13.0
(55.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −0.2
(31.6) 		0.8
(33.4) 		3.6
(38.5) 		9.5
(49.1) 		14.1
(57.4) 		18.8
(65.8) 		21.5
(70.7) 		20.5
(68.9) 		17.3
(63.1) 		11.9
(53.4) 		6.5
(43.7) 		1.6
(34.9) 		10.5
(50.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 24
(0.9) 		57
(2.2) 		28
(1.1) 		24
(0.9) 		28
(1.1) 		17
(0.7) 		4
(0.2) 		6
(0.2) 		11
(0.4) 		36
(1.4) 		38
(1.5) 		27
(1.1) 		300
(11.7)
Average rainy days 6 8 8 5 6 3 1 2 4 6 8 7 64
Source:
NCEI[8]

Demographics

Administrative divisions

The municipality of Salyan consists of the city of Salyan. The mayor, presently Sevindik Hatamov, embodies the executive power of the city.[9]

List of City's mayors

Azerbaijani SSR

  • (1920) Yusif Gasimov[10]
  • (1961–1966) Huseyn Huseynov[10]

Azerbaijan Republic

  • (1993) A.Yusubov[10]
  • (1993–2004) Valihat Azizov[10]
  • (2004) Yusif Alakbarov[10]
  • (2004–2009) Rasim Bashirov[10]
  • (2009–2011) Aliagha Huseynov[10]
  • (2011–2016) Tahir Karimov[10]
  • (2016–present) Sevindik Hatamov[10]

Economy

Culture

Sport

Salyan was home to former football teams

Mughan. Mughan through its history played in the Azerbaijan Premier League.[11]

Transport

Public transport

Salyan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.

Education

Notable residents

Further information: Category:People from Salyan, Azerbaijan

Some of the city's many prestigious residents include: philosopher Ali bey Huseynzade, mathematician Vagif Guliyev, lieutenant general Rail Rzayev, poet Khalil Rza Uluturk and footballer Samadagha Shikhlarov.

References

  1. ^ "Xəta 404 - Səhifə tapılmadı!". Azərbaycan Respublikası Mədəniyyət Nazirliyi.
  2. ^ "A little boy with fish". Archived from the original on August 4, 2009.
  3. ^ "Икра". www.vehi.net.
  4. ^ Togan, Zeki Velidi (1981). Ümumi türk tarihine giriş (cilt I) (in Turkish). Enderun Kitabevi. p. 254.
  5. ^ Bournoutian 2016, p. 31 (see note 1).
  6. ^ "Глава Сальянского района - глава исполнительной власти, назначается президентом". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009.
  7. ^ "Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region". en.trend.az. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  8. National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration
    . Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  9. ^ "İcra hakimiyyətinin başçısı". salyan-ih.gov.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Salyan Mayors" (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  11. ^ "Клуб из Сальяна вышел в лидеры азербайджанской футбольной Премьер-лиги – Турнирное положение". Day.Az. September 14, 2009.
  12. ISBN 9780761317531

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