Time zone AZT (UTC+4) Population 38,100 (2010) Rayon Quba District | Elevation 600 m (2,000 ft) Area code(s) +994 169 Local time Tuesday 7:36 AM | |
Weather 4°C, Wind N at 3 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
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Quba (also, Kuba, Guba and Kuwa; Lezgin: Къуба́ Judæo-Tat: Qybə / Гъуьбэ / קאובּא) is a city in and the capital of the Quba Rayon (district) of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 38,100. The city's suburb of Qırmızı Qəsəbə (formerly in Russian: Krasnaya Sloboda, English: Red Town) is home to the country's largest community of Mountain Jews and one of the largest Jewish populations in the former Soviet Union.
Contents
- Quba azerbaycan azerbaijan guba
- Map of Quba Azerbaijan
- Visiting a mosque in quba azerbaijan
- History
- Juma Mosque
- Sakina Khanum Mosque
- Chuhur hamam
- Economy
- Demographics
- Ethnic group
- Education
- Cuisine
- Transportation
- Twin cities
- Notable natives
- References
Map of Quba, Azerbaijan
Visiting a mosque in quba azerbaijan
History
Guba (Quba) city originated from the riverside village of Gudial. In the mid-18th century, after moving his residence from Khudat, Hussain Ali became Quba’s Khan and raised fortress walls around the city. He thereafter attempted to create a state separate from other Azerbaijani khanates. Nevertheless, Quba Khanate, the same as other khanates, was occupied by Russia in the early 19th century and formally annexed by the Russian Empire under the agreement of 1813.
Juma Mosque
Juma Mosque was built in the 19th century. This mosque was constructed in typical Quba province style mosques. Inside of the mosque there is a big hall crowned with a huge 16 m diameter dome.
Sakina-Khanum Mosque
Sakina-Khanum Mosque was built in 1854 by the widow of Abbasgulu Bakikhanov. The mosque was built from red bricks and is similar to faceted cylinder. Each facet has a window in the form of a semicircular arch. The top of the facade is surrounded by an original eaves made from small bricks. From top this stately building is crowned with a big white metal dome in the shape of a multi-faceted helmet. The top of the dome is decorated by a graceful thin spike.
Chuhur hamam
The hamam is unique in its beehive shaped dome made of brick. The Chuhur hamam is no longer operational.
Economy
Quba has enjoyed strong economic growth over the last decade, much of it spurred by tourism and the construction industry.
Demographics
The officially registered population of Quba in 2010 was 38,100.
Ethnic group
The majority of the population is Azerbaijanis, while Tats and Lezgians constitute other minorities.
Education
There are seven public schools in Quba. Eleven years education in the schools and consists of primary, secondary and high school stages. There are also private schools in Quba the most well known of which is Quba Private Turkish High School. All villages have their own schools.
Cuisine
Quba's cuisine has largely been affected by its multicultural history. Quba’s signature cuisine includes Quba tıxması, spicy kebab, sac and tandir kebab.
Transportation
Main transports to Quba are buses from Baku International Bus Terminal. The buses start to travel at 8:00 a.m every day in 1 hour intervals. Taxi is also available from Baku to Quba anytime. There are also buses from neighbour towns (Khachmaz, Qusar, Shabran, Khudat). Transportation inside Guba from center to villages and different regions is performed by buses, minibuses and taxi, which are available every day.
Twin cities
Quba is twinned with the following cities: