Shamakhi
For the administrative district, see Shamakhi Rayon. ‹ The template Infobox settlement is being considered for merging. › City in Azerbaijan Şamaxı City Seal Şamaxı Coordinates: 40°37′49″N 48°38′29″E / 40.63028°N 48.64139°E / 40.63028; 48.64139 Coordinates: 40°37′49″N 48°38′29″E / 40.63028°N 48.64139°E / 40.63028; 48.64139 Country Azerbaijan Rayon Shamakhi Area • Total 6 km 2 (2 sq mi) Elevation 709 m (2,326 ft) Population (2010) • Total 31,704 • Density 5,300/km 2 (14,000/sq mi) Time zone UTC+4 (AZT) • Summer (DST) UTC+5 (AZT) Area code(s) +994 176 Shamakhi (also spelled Şamaxı ) is the capital of the Shamakhi Rayon of Azerbaijan. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence. The city's estimated population as of 2010 [update] was 31,704. [1] It is famous for its traditional dancers, the Shamakhi D...
