Sheki

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Sheki

Total population

65,800

Coordinates41.20°, 47.18°

Demographic figures from State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Shaki is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, surrounded by the district of the same name. It is located in the southern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, 240 km (150 mi) from Baku. As of 2020, it has a population of 68,400. The center of the city and the Palace of Shaki Khans were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019 because of their unique architecture and history as an important trading center along the Silk Road.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.