Time zone AZT (UTC+4) Local time Saturday 3:58 AM | Population 36,100 (2008) | |
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Salyan (Azerbaijani: Salyan), is a city in and the seat of the Salyan Rayon of Azerbaijan. The city of Salyan is industrialized and known for processing caviar.
Contents
- Map of Salyan Azerbaijan
- History
- Administrative divisions
- Salyan Khanate
- Azerbaijani SSR
- Azerbaijan Republic
- Sport
- Public transport
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Salyan, Azerbaijan
History
The city has been a continuous settlement of sal tribe, after whom the city named and occupied by Kura river. Salyan was part of Quba Khanate during 1680 to 1782 and ruled by various khans.
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.
Administrative divisions
The municipality of Salyan consists of the city of Salyan. The mayor, presently Tahir Karimov, embodies the executive power of the city.
Salyan Khanate
Azerbaijani SSR
Azerbaijan Republic
Sport
Salyan was home to former football teams Plastik Salyan and Mughan. Mughan through its history played in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
Public transport
Salyan has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Notable residents
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.