# Guba

> city in Azerbaijan

**Wikidata**: [Q647982](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q647982)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quba)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/guba

## Summary
Guba is a city in Azerbaijan, located in the Guba District. It is one of the country's historic urban centers, with a documented history dating back to 1401. The city is known for its diverse cultural heritage and has played a significant role in regional history.

## Key Facts
- Guba was founded in 1401.
- It is located in the Guba District of Azerbaijan.
- The city serves as the capital of Guba District.
- Guba is situated at 41.365277777778°N, 48.526388888889°E, with an elevation of 11 meters above sea level.
- The official language is Azerbaijani.
- Population data:
  - 15,363 (1897)
  - 13,256 (1926)
  - 11,986 (1939)
  - 15,947 (1959)
  - 18,871 (1970)
  - 19,437 (1979)
  - 20,791 (1989)
  - 23,900 (2012)
- Postal code: AZ 4000
- Timezone: UTC+04:00
- Guba is not to be confused with Cuba.
- Guba has a sister city relationship with Erzin.
- Guba is described in multiple encyclopedic sources including the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, and Encyclopædia Britannica.
- The city is referenced in numerous language versions of Wikipedia, including Azerbaijani, Russian, English, and others.
- Guba has a rich multicultural heritage, including historical Jewish and Tati-speaking communities.

## FAQs
### What is Guba?
Guba is a city in Azerbaijan, located in the Guba District. It is one of the country's oldest cities, with a recorded history beginning in 1401. It is known for its multicultural history and its role in regional trade and culture.

### What is the population of Guba?
The population of Guba has varied over time:
- 15,363 in 1897
- 13,256 in 1926
- 11,986 in 1939
- 15,947 in 1959
- 18,871 in 1970
- 19,437 in 1979
- 20,791 in 1989
- 23,900 in 2012

### What is the official language of Guba?
The official language of Guba is Azerbaijani.

### What is the time zone of Guba?
Guba is in the UTC+04:00 time zone.

### What is the elevation of Guba?
Guba is located at an elevation of 11 meters above sea level.

### What is the postal code of Guba?
The postal code of Guba is AZ 4000.

### Is Guba the same as Cuba?
No, Guba is a city in Azerbaijan and should not be confused with Cuba, which is a country in the Caribbean.

### What is the sister city of Guba?
Guba is twinned with Erzin.

### What are some historical references to Guba?
Guba is described in the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia.

### What is the geographic location of Guba?
Guba is located at 41.365277777778°N, 48.526388888889°E in the Guba District of Azerbaijan.

## Why It Matters
Guba holds historical, cultural, and demographic significance in Azerbaijan. As one of the country's older cities, it has been home to diverse communities, including Jewish and Tati-speaking populations. Its historical documentation in major encyclopedias and its role in regional development underscore its importance. Guba also contributes to the cultural and demographic fabric of Azerbaijan, with its population trends reflecting broader national changes over time.

## Notable For
- Being one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan, founded in 1401.
- Serving as the administrative center of Guba District.
- Hosting a diverse population including historical Jewish and Tati-speaking communities.
- Its detailed documentation in multiple historical and encyclopedic sources.
- A multicultural heritage that includes references in numerous language versions of Wikipedia.
- A sister city relationship with Erzin.
- Its unique geographic and demographic data spanning over a century.

## Body

### History
Guba was established in 1401 and has since played a significant role in the history of Azerbaijan. It was part of the Russian Empire from 1813 to 1917, then the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic from 1920 to 1991, and has been part of the independent Republic of Azerbaijan since 1991-08-30. The city has been the capital of Guba District since 1930-08-08, and previously of Guba Uyezd from 1840-04-10 to 1929-04-08.

### Demographics and Population
Guba's population has grown steadily over time:
- 15,363 in 1897
- 13,256 in 1926
- 11,986 in 1939
- 15,947 in 1959
- 18,871 in 1970
- 19,437 in 1979
- 20,791 in 1989
- 23,900 in 2012

### Geography and Location
Guba is located at 41.365277777778°N, 48.526388888889°E, with an elevation of 11 meters above sea level. It is part of the Guba District in Azerbaijan. The city's coordinates and elevation are documented in multiple sources, including the Russian Wikipedia and Wikidata.

### Language and Culture
The official language of Guba is Azerbaijani. The city is known for its multicultural heritage, including historical Jewish and Tati-speaking communities. It is referenced in numerous language versions of Wikipedia, including Azerbaijani, Russian, English, and others.

### Administrative and Political Structure
Guba serves as the capital of Guba District and was historically part of Guba Uyezd. It is located in the Guba District of Azerbaijan and has a sister city relationship with Erzin.

### Cultural and Historical References
Guba is described in the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and the Great Soviet Encyclopedia. It is also referenced in the Encyclopædia Britannica under the entry "place/Quba-Azerbaijan".

### Related Entities and Projects
Guba is connected to various encyclopedic and administrative bodies, including:
- Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron
- Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
- Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Encyclopædia Britannica
- Groves Art Online
- VIAF (Virtual International Authority File)
- Library of Congress Authority ID
- National Library of Israel J9U ID
- National Historical Museums of Sweden ID
- Who's On First ID
- RKD Thesaurus ID
- Kulturenvanteri Taxonomy ID
- Facebook Location ID
- Commons Category: Quba
- Category:People from Quba
- Category:Films shot in Quba
- Category:Quba
- Quba Uyezd
- Guba District
- Erzin (sister city)

### Infrastructure and Modern Context
Guba has a postal code of AZ 4000 and is in the UTC+04:00 time zone. The city is not to be confused with Cuba. It has a rich multicultural heritage and is known for its historical and demographic significance.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Russian Empire census
4. 1926 Soviet census
5. 1939 Soviet census
6. 1959 Soviet census
7. 1970 Soviet census
8. 1979 Soviet census
9. 1989 Soviet census
10. GeoNames