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Sheki, Azerbaijan
Shaki City · Azerbaijan
Sheki is a mid-size city in Shaki City, Azerbaijan with a population of 68,400. Elevation: 1,801 ft (549 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sheki
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.
People
Climate
| Population | 68,400 |
| Population Density | 19,712 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1919°, 47.1706° |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
| Country | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan |
| State / Province | Shaki City |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.4 inches (696 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.0 inches (13 cm) |
About Sheki
Sheki is a mid-size city in Azerbaijan (Shaki City) with a population of 68,400. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet (549 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.
Climate in Sheki
Sheki has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 765 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below Azerbaijan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1919°N, 47.1706°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Sheki has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Sheki
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 saylı Peşə Məktəbi \ Şəki | College | - | , |
| Araz Kursları | College | - | , |
| Buta Təhsil Mərkəzi \ Şəki | College | - | , |
| Müəllimlər İnstitutu \ Şəki | College | - | , |
| Peşə məktəbi Oğuz | College | - | , |
| Şəki Dövlət Universiteti | University | - | , |
| Texniki Peşə Məktəbi | College | - | , |
Schools in Sheki
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxud kənd məktəbi 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 saylı məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| Uşaq bağçası 19 | - | - | - | - |
| Fizika-riyaziyyat Liseyi | - | - | - | - |
| 11 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| İstək liseyi | - | - | - | - |
| Qudula kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| Çələbixan qəsəbə məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| Baltalı kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| Qoxmuq kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| İnternat Məktəbi Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| Oxud kənd məktəbi 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 1 saylıı Kiş kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| 3 saylı Kiş kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| 2 saylıı Kiş kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| 4 saylıı Kiş kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| 5 saylı Məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| 3 saylı Məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| Şəki Liseyi | - | - | - | - |
| 9 saylı məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| Vərəzət kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| Türk Liseyi | - | - | - | - |
| Musiqi Məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| Musiqi Məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| 10 saylı Məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| 7 saylı Məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| Folklor Evi | - | - | - | - |
| 18 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| Orta Zəyzid kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| Baş Zəyzid kənd məktəbi | - | - | - | - |
| 8 saylı məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| 6 saylı məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| Pedaqoji Kollec 2-ci korpus | - | - | - | - |
| 4 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| 12 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| 20 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| 19 saylı məktəb \ Şəki | - | - | - | - |
| 14 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
| 1 saylı məktəb | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sheki
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sheki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio Garden \ Şəki | ||||
| Efendiev's House Museum | ||||
| Hamam XIX əsr \ Şəki | ||||
| Heydər Əliyev mərkəzi | ||||
| Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi \ Qax | ||||
| Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Qax | ||||
| Mirza Fatali Akhundov's House Museum | ||||
| Sabit Rahman's House Museum | ||||
| Shaki Museum of History and Local Lore | ||||
| Sheki State Art Gallery |
Libraries in Sheki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mərkəzi Kitabxana \ Şəki | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sheki
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simsim Bazarı \ Şəki | |||||
| Taza Bazar (Local Market) | |||||
| Təzə Bazar \ Şəki |
Hotels in Sheki
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sheki
56 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sheki
34 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sheki
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sheki
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sheki
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sheki
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sheki
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sheki
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sheki
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sheki
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sheki
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sheki
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sheki
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sheki
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sheki
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sheki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sheki
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gabala International Airport | GBB | Medium Airport |
| Zaqatala International Airport | ZTU | Medium Airport |
| Akhty Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bygyr Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Naftalan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tanrykulular Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yevlakh Airport | YLV | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sheki
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Azərpoçt Şəki | |
| Azərpoçt şöbəsi \ Şəki | |
| Poçt ATS | |
| Poçt ATS | |
| Poçt ATS | |
| Poçt ATS \ Kiş | |
| Poçt bölməsi \ Şəki | |
| Poçt şöbəsi |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sheki
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan’s Palace | Cultural | 2019 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sheki
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ağ Minarələr Məscidi | |
| Albanian Church from XIX century | |
| Cənnət Qülləsi Məscidi | |
| Church of Saint Elishe \ Kish | |
| Cümə məscidi \ Oxud | |
| Cümə Məscidi \ Qoxmuq | |
| Əlhəmdülillah Məscid | |
| Gilehli Minarə 18-ci əsr | |
| Gyshlag Mosque 19-th c. | |
| Həzrəti İsmayıl Məscidi \ Oxud | |
| İmam Əli məscidi | |
| İslam Mədrəsəsi \ Şəki | |
| Juma Masjid | |
| Kiş kilsəsi | |
| Məhəllə məscidi | |
| Minarə 1880 il | |
| Mosque | |
| Omar Efendi Mosque | |
| Ruhanilər Məscidi \ Şəki | |
| Sarıtorpaq məscidi 19-cu əsr |
Explore Near Sheki
Quick Facts
Around Sheki
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sheki
6 places within 15 km
- • Şeki Khan Palace
- • Şəki Xan Sarayı
- • Şəkixanovlar Ev Muzeyi
- • YER Photogallery
- • Albanian church ruïnes
- • Great sunset viewpoint
🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sheki
Frequently Asked Questions About Sheki
What is the population of Sheki?
Sheki has a population of 68,400 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 19,712 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sheki?
Sheki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.