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Quba District | |
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 Map of Azerbaijan showing Quba District | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Region | Guba-Khachmaz |
| Established | 8 August 1930 |
| Capital | Quba |
| Settlements[1] | 157 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | İlqar Mahmudov[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 173,400 |
| • Density | 66.4/km2 (172/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| Postal code | 4000 |
| Website | www |
Quba District (Guba District;Azerbaijani:Quba rayonu) is one of the 66districts ofAzerbaijan. Located in the northeast of the country, it belongs to theGuba-Khachmaz Economic Region. The district borders the districts ofQusar,Qabala,Ismayilli,Shamakhi,Shabran, andKhachmaz. Its capital and largest city isQuba. As of 2020, the district had a population of 173,400.[3]
The fertile region surrounding Quba is best known for its production of apples and the city area of Quba is known for its finecarpets.
Quba rose to prominence in the 18th century. In 1747,Nader Shah ruler of theAfsharid Dynasty was assassinated. That same year, Hussein-Ali, the Shah's designated ruler of the region, decided to attempt to unify the Azeri khanates as an independent kingdom. One of his first moves was to relocate his capital from the less defensibleXudat in theCaspian lowlands to Quba where he built a fortress. Hussein-Ali died in 1757 and his son Fatali Khan carried on the expansion with Quba reaping the riches of its status as the capital. Some ruins from this period, such asÇirax Qala on the way toBaku, exist today.
However, upon Fatali Khan's death in 1789, the city's fortunes began to turn. In 1806, the khanate was occupied and soon absorbed by theRussian Empire. As a result, the city fell into the background of Azerbaijani history and politics.
The city is home to several historic buildings, including the Juma Mosque (Cuma Məscid or Friday Mosque), Ardabil Mosque (Ərdəbil Məscid) and old hamman (baths).
The region is home to Azerbaijan's largest community ofMountain Jews in the community ofQırmızı Qəsəbə (formerly inRussian:Krasnaya Sloboda, English:Red Town), located just across the river from Quba City.
Guba region has been known for its fruitful gardens since theSoviet era. According to the annual report of the Azerbaijan Statistical Committee, the apple orchards in the Guba-Khachmaz economic region covers nearly 22,000 hectares. About 14,000 hectares of these are in the Guba district.[4][5]
Since 2012, every year an apple festival is held inGuba. Compositions, national dances reflecting Azerbaijani custom and traditions, different types of apples, sweets and drinks prepared from apple are demonstrated at the ceremony. Various competitions are held among the gardeners at the "Apple Festival".[5]
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There are 134 historical and archaeological monuments in the Quba district. These include the temple of fire worshipers near the village of Khinalig,[6] theMausoleums of Aghbil dating back to the 16th century,[7] theSakina Khanum mosque,[8] theJuma mosque, Ardabil mosque, which dates back to the 19th century.[9]
Azerbaijanis (All parts of district) - 79.22%,Tats (Southern parts) - 9.10% andLezgians (Northwestern parts) - 5.87% are the largest ethnic groups of Quba District.Khinalugs (1.43%) are living in the village ofKhinalug.[10]Buduq (Budukh).
| Ethnic group | 27 January-3 February 1999 Census[11] | 13-22 April 2009 Census[10] | ||
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| Population | % | Population | % | |
| Total | 136 845 | 100.00 | 152 452 | 100.00 |
| Azerbaijanis | 120 502 | 88.06 | 98 774 | 62.22 |
| Khinalug | 2 177 | 1.43 | ||
| Qriz | 778 | 0.51 | ||
| Tat People | 1 088 | 0.80 | 13 880 | 9,1 |
| Lezgins | 9 312 | 6.80 | 8 952 | 5.87 |
| Jews | 2 819 | 2.06 | 2 705 | 1.77 |
| Turkish people | 2 615 | 1.91 | 2 159 | 1.42 |
| Russians | 321 | 0.23 | 135 | 0.09 |
| Tatars | 85 | 0.06 | 63 | 0.04 |
| Ukrainians | 32 | 0.02 | 13 | 0.01 |
| Talysh people | 10 | |||
| Georgians | 14 | 0.01 | 5 | 0.00 |
| Armenians | 7 | 0.01 | ||
| Others | 50 | 0.04 | 801 | 0.53 |
According to the Statistical Committee of theRepublic, the number total of the population was 137,8 thousand in 2000. This figure increased by approximately 32.2 thousand and reached 170 thousand In 2018.[12]
| Region | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba region | 137,8 | 139,1 | 140,0 | 141,0 | 142,0 | 143,8 | 146,1 | 148,6 | 150,7 | 152,0 | 153,6 | 155,6 | 157,6 | 159,3 | 161,4 | 163,9 | 166,2 | 168,4 | 170,0 | 171,7 | 173,4 | 174,7 |
| urban population | 26,9 | 27,0 | 27,1 | 27,2 | 31,5 | 31,8 | 32,2 | 32,3 | 37,7 | 37,9 | 38,1 | 38,4 | 38,7 | 38,8 | 39,0 | 39,4 | 39,8 | 40,2 | 40,4 | 40,6 | 41,0 | 41,2 |
| rural population | 110,9 | 112,1 | 112,9 | 113,8 | 110,5 | 112,0 | 113,9 | 116,3 | 113,0 | 114,1 | 115,5 | 117,2 | 118,9 | 120,5 | 122,4 | 124,5 | 126,4 | 128,2 | 129,6 | 131,1 | 132,4 | 133,5 |
| General information | |
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| Total territory, [km2] | 2,610.00 |
| Total number of population | 143,100 |
| Number of villages | 155 |
| Number of settlements | 2 |
| Number of hospitals and medical enterprises | 16 |
| Number of culture centers | 194 |
There are Central hospital, Regional Perinatal Center, regional Diagnostic center of Guba, rehabilitation centers, center of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Guba Branch of the Scientific Research Institute of Hematology and Transfusiology named after B. Eyvazov, 91 medical stations.[13]
| Cities and big settlements | Typies | Population (2009 Census)[14] |
|---|---|---|
| Quba | city | 23652 |
| Zərdabi | municipality and village | 4002 |
| Qırmızı Qəsəbə | settlement | 3252 |
| Barlı | municipality and village | 1715 |
| Bağbanlı | municipality and village | 1648 |
| Qaraçay | municipality and village | 1642 |
| Qonaqkənd | municipality and village | 1615 |
There are 155 educational institutions, 135 secondary schools, 15 preschools and 5 kindergartens in the district. There is also a branch of the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Guba Social-Economic College, Medical College, Vocational High School, Private Vocational School.[13]
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