Mingachevir

Mingachevir, sometimes spelled Mingecevir, is the fourth-biggest city in Azerbaijan. There are about 100,000 people. It is known as the "city of lights" because of its hydroelectric power station on the Kur River.

Coordinates: 40°46′12″N 47°02′56″E / 40.77000°N 47.04889°E / 40.77000; 47.04889Coordinates: 40°46′12″N 47°02′56″E / 40.77000°N 47.04889°E / 40.77000; 47.04889
CountryAzerbaijan
CityMingachevir
Population
 (2008)[1]
 • Total99,775
Time zoneUTC+4 (AZT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+5 (AZT)

Mingechevir is home to Mingechevir Polytechnic Institute.

Notable natives

Mingachevir Media

References

  1. World Gazetteer: Azerbaijan – World-Gazetteer.com