Neftçala
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- For the administrative district, see Neftchala Rayon.
Coordinates: 39°21′31″N 49°14′49″E / 39.35861°N 49.24694°E
| Neftçala | |
|---|---|
| City & Municipality | |
  Neftçala | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′31″N 49°14′49″E / 39.35861°N 49.24694°E | |
| Country |
 Azerbaijan |
| Rayon | Neftchala |
| Established | 1959 |
| Elevation | -26 m (−85 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 20,510 |
| Time zone | AZT (UTC+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | AZT (UTC+5) |
| Area code(s) | +994 153 |
| Website | Official website |
Neftçala (also, Neftechala, Neftchala) is a city in and the capital of the Neftchala Rayon of Azerbaijan. In the city, there is palace of culture, regional study museum and gallery museum.[2]
Etymology
The city is name of Azerbaijani origin, meaning oil trench.[3]
Notable residents
- Khalil Rza Uluturk, Azerbaijani writer
- Anatollu Qaniyev, singer
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