Mingachevir is a city in northwestern Azerbaijan, on the western bank of the Kura River. It is the capital of the Mingachevir Rayon. The city has a population of around 132,300. The city was founded in 1948.
Mingachevir is located in the northwestern part of Azerbaijan, on the western bank of the Kura River. It is the capital of the Mingachevir Rayon. The city has a population of around 132,300. The city was founded in 1948. Mingachevir is an important industrial center. The city's industries include oil refining, petrochemical production, textiles, and food processing.
Mingachevir is home to the Mingachevir Hydroelectric Power Station, which is the largest hydroelectric power station in the Caucasus region. The power station was completed in 1954 and has a total installed capacity of 1,470 megawatts.