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Vurğun, Azerbaijan

Ağstafa · Azerbaijan

Vurğun is a small town in Ağstafa, Azerbaijan with a population of 2,635. Elevation: 1,168 ft (356 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2,635 Population 3/sq mi density
1,168 ft Elevation 356 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Vurğun

Vurğun is a village and municipality in the Agstafa Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 2,710. Founded as the German colony of Grünfeld, the town was renamed during the Soviet period for Mikhail Kalinin, and afterward in 1991, in honor of the writer Samad Vurgun.

People

Population2,635
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Population2,635
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Coordinates41.0952°, 45.4711°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceAğstafa
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Vurğun

Vurğun is a small town in Azerbaijan (Ağstafa) with a population of 2,635. The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet (356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Vurğun

Vurğun has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.6
Vurğun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above Azerbaijan avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area803.0 sq mi (2,079.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates41.0952°N, 45.4711°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 121 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 150 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 112 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 85 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 120 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 116 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 120 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 123 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 67 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 117 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 115 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 118 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 107 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 118 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 120 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 146 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 114 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 127 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 126 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 99 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 121 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 124 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 144 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 156 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 184 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in Driest

Vurğun has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and December the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Vurğun

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kocesger kend Azer Elekberov adina 2№-li tam orta mekteb
Eynallı kənd Məktəbi
Qırılı kənd Məktəbi
Vurğun köhnə qəsəbə Məktəbi
Köçəsgər 1 saylı kənd Məktəbi
Köçəsgər 2 saylı kənd Məktəbi
Vurğun yeni qəsəbə Məktəbi
Həsənsu kənd Məktəbi
Vurğun yeni qəsəbə Məktəbi
Göycəli kənd Məktəbi
Tatlı kənd Məktəbi
Yaradullu kənd Məktəbi
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Museums in Vurğun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ağstafa Tarix Diyarşunaslıq Muzeyi
Aşıq Hüseyn Bozalqanlının Ev Müzeyi \ Tovuz
Aşıq Sənəti Muzeyi \ Tovuz
Berd History museum
Çingiz Ağanın Evi \ Qazax
Diyarşünaslıq Evi \ Əzizbəyli
Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi \ Aşağı Salahlı
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Ağstafa
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Qazax
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi \ Tovuz
Literature Museum
Qazax Tarix Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi
Səməd Vurğun Poeziya Evi \ Yuxarı Salahlı
Tovuz Rayon Diyarşünaslıq Muzeyi
Vaqif və Vidadin xatirə müzeyi \ Qazax
Xalq Sairi Huseyn Arifin ev-muzeyi

Libraries in Vurğun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ağstafa Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
Ağstafa Yazıçılar Evi0.0
Kitabxana \ Bala Çaylı0.0
Kitabxana Ağköynək0.0
Library Berd0.0
Qazax Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
Qazax Yazıçılar Birliyi0.0

Farmers Markets in Vurğun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ağstafa Bazarı
Bəşir Bazarı
Mərkəzi Bazar Qazax

Hotels in Vurğun

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Limon Otel \ Ağstafa

Restaurants in Vurğun

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grünfeld Restoran \ Ağstafa
Həsənsu Restoran Ağstafa
İncə Gül Restoran
Limon Restoran \ Ağstafa
Samovar Restoran \ Ağstafa

Cafes in Vurğun

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bizim Məkan Çay Evi
Çay Balığı Kafe \ Qırılı
Emil Kafe \ Tatlı
Əhmədov Kafe \ Vurğun
Həsənsu Çay Evi
Kamran Kafe \ Ağstafa
NZS Kafe Ağstafa
Şamlıq Kafe \ Aşağı Göycəli
Tut Bağı Kafe \ Ağstafa

Monuments in Vurğun

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Şəhidlər Abidəsi \ Göycəli

Train Stations in Vurğun

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Köçəsgər Stansiyası

Gas Stations in Vurğun

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ağstafa Petrol
Qırılı Petrol
RET Petorl \ Vurğun

Stadiums & Teams in Vurğun

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vurğun

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air BaseMedium Airport
Vaziani Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vurğun

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alban Məbədi \ Tatlı
Göycəli Məscid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Postal Code
AZ0519

🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan

Capital Baku
Population 10,224,900
Area 86,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,428,470,588
GDP per capita $7,133
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 89.0%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency AZN (Manat)
Languages Azerbaijani
Calling code +994
TLD .az
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vurğun

What is the population of Vurğun?

Vurğun has a population of 2,635 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 803.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vurğun?

Vurğun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

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