Zardab District

Zardab (Azerbaijani: Zərdab) is a rayon in Azerbaijan; its capital is Zardab.

"Zardab" redirects here. For other uses, see Zardab (disambiguation).
Zardab District

Zərdab rayonu
Rayon
Map of Azerbaijan showing Zardab rayon
Country Azerbaijan
RegionAran
Established5 February 1935
CapitalZardab
Area
 • Total855 km2 (330 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total57,700
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
Postal code
6300
Telephone code(+994) 20[1]

Overview

The regional name Zardab is mentioned in historical publication dating back to 16th century. As a raion, Zardab was established on February 5, 1935. Located in central Azerbaijan, the raion is 231 km to the west of capital Baku. It is a part of the larger Arran economic region which also includes Agjabadi, Agdash, Beylagan, Barda, Bilasuvar, Goychay, Hajigabul, Imishli, Kurdamir, Neftchala, Saatli, Sabirabad, Salyan, Ujar raions. The raion lies on a lowland area, in some areas below the sea level. The area is 860 km3. Zardab constitutes about 1% of the country and 4% of the Arran economic area.

Weather

The winters in Zardab are mild while the summers are hot with dry subtropic conditions. The temperature reaches 41-44 °C in the summer and +3 °C in the winter. Annual rainfall is 335 mm.

Population

According to the State Statistics Committee, as of 2018, the population of city recorded 58,200 persons, which increased by 11,600 persons (about 19.9 percent) from 46,600 persons in 2000.[2] 29,500 of total population are men, 29,300 are women.[3] More than 26,2 percent of the population (about 15,300 persons) consists of young people and teenagers aged 14–29.[4]

Population of regions by the year (at the beginning of the year, thsd. persons) [2]
Region 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Zardab region 46,6 47,3 47,8 48,4 49,0 49,7 50,5 51,3 51,9 52,6 53,3 54,0 54,8 55,4 55,8 56,5 57,1 57,7 58,2
urban population 10,8 10,9 10,9 10,9 10,9 11,0 11,0 11,0 11,0 11,0 11,2 11,3 11,4 11,5 11,6 11,6 11,7 11,8 11,9
rural population 35,8 36,4 36,9 37,5 38,1 38,7 39,5 40,3 40,9 41,6 42,1 42,7 43,4 43,9 44,2 44,9 45,4 45,9 46,3
Ethnic groups 27 January-3 February 1999 Census [5] 13-22 April 2009 Census.[6]
Number % Number %
Total 46 091 100.00 52 870 100.00
Azerbaijanis 46 009 99.82 52 846 99.95
Russians 50 0.11 19 0.04
Tatars 10 0.02 1 0.00
Ukrainians 10 0.02 0 0
Turks 7 0.01 0 0.00
Lezgins 3 0.01 1 0.00
Avars 1 0.00 0.00 0.00
Others 1 0.00 3 0.01

Etymology

Zardab is a Persian word (زردآب Zardab) meaning Yellow Water. There are several interpretations of the translation. Some interpret Yellow Water as "dirty water" referring to the dirty debris left after historic floods of the Kura River which goes through the Zardab raion. These floods do not take place any more since the construction of Mingachevir reservoir which prevented the Kura river from overflowing. Another version states the term "yellow" refers to the golden color. That is, after the floods, the overflown river used to deliver the water necessary for arrogation, therefore making it as precious as gold. And finally, third version states the reference is made to the secondary interpretation of the word "Zard" which also means "eatable bird" which in turn refers to the Zərd-əncirquşu birds which are in Zardab's habitat.

Notable people

References
  1. "Şəhərlərarası telefon kodları". Aztelekom MMC. Aztelekom İB. Retrieved 19 August 2015. (in Azerbaijani)
  2. "Political division, population size and structure: Population by towns and regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan". The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  3. "Political division, population size and structure: Population by sex, towns and regions, urban settlements of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the beginning of the 2018". The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  4. "Political division, population size and structure: Population at age 14-29 by towns and regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan at the beginning of the 2018". The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  5. "Ethnic composition of Azerbaijan 1999". pop-stat.mashke.org. Retrieved 2018-10-12.
  6. "Ethnic composition of Azerbaijan 2009". pop-stat.mashke.org. Retrieved 2018-10-12.

Sources


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