Shamak (Shāmāk), Panjshir
Shamak: city
About
Quick Facts about Shāmāk
| Population | 36,800 |
| Country | Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic, Russian Empire, Azerbaijan |
| State | Panjshir (Afghanistan) |
| County | Darah |
| Phone Area Codes | 994176 |
| Area | 6 km2 |
| Official name | Şamaxı |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2709,69.5851 |
| Official language | Azerbaijani |
| Altitude | 2,326 feet / 709 meters |
| Capital city | Shāmāk is capital of Shirvan Khanate, Shemakha Uyezd, Shamakhi District, Shamakhi Governorate |
| Time Zone | UTC+04:00 |
| Local time | 20:21:28 (12th June 2026) |
Geography
Shāmāk is located at 35°16'15"N 69°35'7"E (35.2708800, 69.5851400).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 20,007 | - | census |
| 1926 | 3,631 | -451.01% | census |
| 1939 | 8,568 | 57.62% | census |
| 1959 | 13,066 | 34.43% | census |
| 1970 | 17,986 | 27.35% | census |
| 1979 | 21,171 | 15.04% | census |
| 1989 | 24,681 | 14.22% | census |
| 2012 | 36,800 | 32.93% | census |
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