Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region

Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region (Azerbaijani: Şirvan-Salyan iqtisadi rayonu) is one of the 14 economic regions of Azerbaijan. It borders Iran to the west, as well as the economic regions of Mil-Mughan, Central Aran, Mountainous Shirvan, Absheron-Khizi, Baku, and Lankaran-Astara. The region consists of the districts of Bilasuvar, Hajigabul, Neftchala, Salyan, as well as the city of Shirvan.[2] It has an area of 6,080 square kilometres (2,350 sq mi). Its population was estimated to be at 501.3 thousand people in January 2021.[1]

Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region
Şirvan-Salyan iqtisadi rayonu (Azerbaijani)
Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region in Azerbaijan
Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region in Azerbaijan
CountryAzerbaijan
Established7 July 2021
Area
  Total6,080 km2 (2,350 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Total501,300
  Density82/km2 (210/sq mi)

History

Shirvan-Salyan Economic Region was established on 7 July 2021 as part of a reform of the economic region system of Azerbaijan. Its territory was part of the larger Aran Economic Region prior to 2021.[3]

References

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