# Salyan

> city in Azerbaijan

**Wikidata**: [Q1017678](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1017678)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salyan,_Azerbaijan)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/salyan

## Summary
Salyan is a city in Azerbaijan, located in the Salyan District since 1930. It has a population of 30,396 (as of 1989) and serves as the capital of the Salyan District. The city is situated at an elevation of -19 meters below sea level and operates in the UTC+04:00 timezone.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Salyan is located at coordinates 39.5968° N, 48.9837° E.
- **Population**: The city's population has grown over time, with recorded figures of 11,787 in 1897, 8,252 in 1926, 13,554 in 1939, 17,197 in 1959, 24,228 in 1970, 26,196 in 1979, and 30,396 in 1989.
- **Administrative History**: Salyan was part of Djevatsky Uyezd from 1868 to 1929 and has been part of Salyan District since 1930.
- **Country**: Salyan has been part of Azerbaijan since August 30, 1991. Previously, it was part of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic from April 28, 1920, to December 30, 1922, and the Soviet Union from December 30, 1922, to August 30, 1991.
- **Elevation**: The city is situated 19 meters below sea level.
- **Timezone**: Salyan operates in the UTC+04:00 timezone.
- **Aliases**: The city is also known by aliases such as サリヤン, 薩利安, 薩利揚, and Сальяны.
- **Described by Sources**: Salyan is mentioned in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, and the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Salyan?**
The population of Salyan has been recorded at various points in history, with the most recent figure being 30,396 in 1989.

**What is the administrative history of Salyan?**
Salyan was part of Djevatsky Uyezd from 1868 to 1929 and has been part of Salyan District since 1930. It has been part of Azerbaijan since August 30, 1991.

**What is the elevation of Salyan?**
Salyan is situated 19 meters below sea level.

**What are the aliases for Salyan?**
Salyan is also known by aliases such as サリヤン, 薩利安, 薩利揚, and Сальяны.

**What sources describe Salyan?**
Salyan is mentioned in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, and the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.

## Why It Matters
Salyan is significant as a historical and administrative center in Azerbaijan. Its population growth over time reflects its importance as a regional hub. The city's unique elevation below sea level and its mention in various encyclopedic sources highlight its geographical and historical significance.

## Notable For
- **Population Growth**: Salyan has seen significant population growth over the years, from 11,787 in 1897 to 30,396 in 1989.
- **Administrative Center**: Salyan serves as the capital of the Salyan District.
- **Historical Significance**: The city has been part of different administrative regions, including Djevatsky Uyezd and the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
- **Geographical Unique**: Salyan is situated 19 meters below sea level, making it a unique geographical location.

## Body
### History
Salyan has a rich administrative history. It was part of Djevatsky Uyezd from 1868 to 1929. Since 1930, it has been part of the Salyan District. The city has been part of Azerbaijan since August 30, 1991. Previously, it was part of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic from April 28, 1920, to December 30, 1922, and the Soviet Union from December 30, 1922, to August 30, 1991.

### Population
The population of Salyan has been recorded at various points in history:
- 11,787 in 1897
- 8,252 in 1926
- 13,554 in 1939
- 17,197 in 1959
- 24,228 in 1970
- 26,196 in 1979
- 30,396 in 1989

### Geography
Salyan is located at coordinates 39.5968° N, 48.9837° E. The city is situated 19 meters below sea level, making it a unique geographical location. It operates in the UTC+04:00 timezone.

### Aliases
Salyan is also known by several aliases, including サリヤン, 薩利安, 薩利揚, and Сальяны.

### Described by Sources
Salyan is mentioned in several encyclopedic sources:
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 10
- Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary

### Wikipedia and Wikimedia
Salyan has a Wikipedia page titled "Salyan, Azerbaijan" and is categorized under "Category:Salyan, Azerbaijan." The city is also featured in the Wikimedia Commons under the category "Salyan, Azerbaijan."

### Identifiers
Salyan has several identifiers:
- Freebase ID: /m/04gt7vz
- Geonames ID: 147271
- Who's on First ID: 421205443
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -2708314

### Categories
Salyan is associated with several categories:
- Category for people born here: Q8071106
- Category of associated people: Q7926419
- Category for people buried here: Q94979594
- Category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Salyan
- Category for films shot at this location: Q19404376

### Languages
The Wikipedia page for Salyan is available in multiple languages, including Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Chechen, Cebuano, German, Greek, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Persian, Finnish, French, Upper Sorbian, Armenian, Italian, Georgian, Kazakh, Lithuanian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Western Punjabi, Pashto, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Tajik, Turkish, Tatar, and Urdu.

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
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