Ordubad | |
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City and municipality | |
Coordinates: 38°54′29″N 46°01′40″E / 38.90806°N 46.02778°E | |
Country | Azerbaijan |
Autonomous republic | Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic |
District | Ordubad |
Population | |
• Total | 10,372 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT[1]) |
Postal code | AZ6900 |
Area code | +994 036 |
Ordubad is the second largest city of Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the capital of an eponymous district. Ordubad is a medieval city of the Caucasus and in its current capacity of a town was founded in the 18th century. The town is divided into five districts: Ambaras, Kurdtatal, Mingis, Sarshahar, and Uch.
Ordubad is well known for its exports of fruits and spices, and for its cuisine.