# Gadabay

> city in Azerbaijan

**Wikidata**: [Q2352160](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2352160)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gədəbəy)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gadabay

## Summary
Gadabay is a city in Azerbaijan, serving as the capital of Gadabay District. It is classified as a large human settlement and has a population of 10,146 as of 2009. The city is located in the Elisavetpol uezd region from 1840 to 1929 and has been part of Gadabay District since 1930. It is distinct from the Gadabay District administrative entity.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Large human settlement (sitelink_count: 252).
- **Aliases**: Kedabek, Kedabeg, Gedebey.
- **Country**: Azerbaijan (reference: Q328).
- **Timezone**: UTC+04:00.
- **Capital of**: Gadabay District.
- **Located in**: Gadabay District (since 1930), previously Elisavetpol uezd (1840–1929).
- **Population**:
  - 3,509 (1959).
  - 4,155 (1970).
  - 4,453 (1979).
  - 5,049 (1989, preferred value).
  - 10,146 (2009).
- **Coordinates**: 40.565556° N, 45.816111° E.
- **Elevation**: 1,467 meters above sea level.
- **Geonames ID**: 586573.
- **Instance of**: City.
- **Native label**: Gədəbəy.
- **Official name**: Gədəbəy.
- **Different from**: Gadabay District.
- **Wikipedia title**: Gədəbəy.
- **Wikipedia languages**: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Cebuano, Chinese, English, etc.
- **Wikidata description**: City in Azerbaijan.
- **OpenWeatherMap city ID**: 586573.
- **Museum Digital Place ID**: 80636.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Gadabay?**
The population of Gadabay has varied over time, with recorded figures of 3,509 in 1959, 4,155 in 1970, 4,453 in 1979, 5,049 in 1989, and 10,146 in 2009.

**Where is Gadabay located?**
Gadabay is located in the Gadabay District of Azerbaijan, having been part of Elisavetpol uezd from 1840 to 1929.

**What is the timezone of Gadabay?**
Gadabay operates in the UTC+04:00 timezone.

**What are the official names of Gadabay?**
The official name of Gadabay is Gədəbəy, with aliases including Kedabek, Kedabeg, and Gedebey.

**What is the elevation of Gadabay?**
Gadabay is situated at an elevation of 1,467 meters above sea level.

## Why It Matters
Gadabay serves as a significant urban center within Azerbaijan, particularly as the capital of Gadabay District. Its historical administrative affiliations, including its time under Elisavetpol uezd, reflect broader regional governance changes. The city's population data provides insights into demographic trends over several decades, contributing to broader studies of urban development in Azerbaijan. Its precise geographical coordinates and elevation make it a recognizable and mappable location, useful for regional planning and environmental studies.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of Gadabay District since 1930.
- Transitioning from Elisavetpol uezd to Gadabay District in 1929.
- Having a recorded population of 10,146 in 2009.
- Being distinct from the Gadabay District administrative entity.
- Operating in the UTC+04:00 timezone.
- Having a documented elevation of 1,467 meters.

## Body
### Geography and Location
Gadabay is situated at coordinates 40.565556° N, 45.816111° E, with an elevation of 1,467 meters above sea level. It is part of the Gadabay District, having been incorporated into this administrative region since 1930. Previously, it was under the Elisavetpol uezd from 1840 to 1929.

### Population Data
The population of Gadabay has been recorded at various points in time:
- 3,509 in 1959.
- 4,155 in 1970.
- 4,453 in 1979.
- 5,049 in 1989 (preferred value).
- 10,146 in 2009.

### Administrative and Historical Context
Gadabay serves as the capital of Gadabay District, a distinction it has held since 1930. It is different from the Gadabay District administrative entity. Historically, it was part of the Elisavetpol uezd from 1840 to 1929.

### Classification and Identification
Gadabay is classified as a large human settlement and is recognized by various identifiers:
- **Geonames ID**: 586573.
- **OpenWeatherMap city ID**: 586573.
- **Museum Digital Place ID**: 80636.

### Official Names and Aliases
The official name of Gadabay is Gədəbəy, with additional aliases including Kedabek, Kedabeg, and Gedebey.

### Wikipedia and Language Support
Gadabay has a Wikipedia page titled "Gədəbəy," available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Cebuano, Chinese, English, and others.

### Timezone and Elevation
Gadabay operates in the UTC+04:00 timezone and is situated at an elevation of 1,467 meters above sea level.

### Related Categories
Gadabay is associated with several categories, including:
- **Category for people born here**: Q10101640.
- **Category for associated people**: Q7916223.
- **Category for people who died here**: Q10101667.
- **Category for films shot at this location**: Q10101682.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. 1959 Soviet census
3. 1970 Soviet census
4. 1979 Soviet census
5. 1989 Soviet census
6. GeoNames