Neftçala
- For the administrative district, see Neftchala Rayon.
39°21′31″N 49°14′49″E / 39.35861°N 49.24694°E
Neftçala | |
|---|---|
City & Municipality | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Neftchala |
| Established | 1959 |
| Elevation | −26 m (−85 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 20,510 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
| Area code | +994 153 |
| Website | Official website |
Neftçala (also known as Neftchala) is a city and the capital of the Neftchala Rayon of Azerbaijan. In the city, there is palace of culture, regional study museum and gallery museum.[2]
Etymology
The city name is of Persian ("naft" meaning oil or petroleum) and Azerbaijani ("çala" meaning trench) origin, meaning oil trench.[3]
History
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Throughout its history, Neftchala has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town.[4][5][6]
Geography
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The city lies southwest of the delta of the Kura River.[7]
Demographics
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Culture
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Sports
The city has one professional football team, Neftchala, currently competing in the second-flight of Azerbaijani football, the Azerbaijan First Division.[8]
Transport
Public transport
Neftchala has a large urban transport system, mostly managed by the Ministry of Transportation.
Education
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Notable residents
Some of the city's many prestigious residents include: singer Anatollu Ganiyev and World War II hero Aghashirin Jafarov.
References
- ^ Demographic Indications of Districts of Azerbaijan - In Azerbaijani
- ^ Minister of Culture and Tourism - Neftchala City's History
- ^ "ТОПОНИМИКА. ГОРОДА И СТРАНЫ". Retrieved 8 January 2011.
- ^ "Over 40 schools suspend lessons due to floods in Azerbaijani region". en.trend.az. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Flood Cripples Azerbaijan's North Region". www.turkishweekly.net. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "Floods lead to state of emergency". news.az. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
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- ^ "Azərbaycanda futbol klubu adını dəyişdi". anspress.com (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 10 October 2012.
External links
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