Originally named Bayil Bibi-Heybat, the raion assumed the name of Joseph Stalin in 1931 and in 1960 was renamed after 26 Baku Commissars. On April 29, 1992, the raion gained the name of Sabail, the historical architectural ensemble about 350 m south-west to the Baku Bay.
Current head of the raion's executive power is Eldar Azizov (since 2015).[3] The governing body includes the juridical, socio-economic and other departments.
History
Sabail is the name of a historical monument (castle) built in the 13th century located near the Baku Bay and remained under the seawater due to tectonic activities in the 14th century.[4] Sabail Castle surrounded with a stone wall (180 m length and 40 m width) consisting of 3 circular and 12 semicircular towers.[5]
The castle was named distinctly in various sources as the City underwater, Bayil Stones, Caravansarai. There is also a legend about the name Sabail coming from Saba city located near Baku.[4]
There are 5 universities, 17 schools, 18 kindergartens, 3 creative centers for children, 3 sport schools, 3 music schools,[6] 22 health centers, 2 sport complexes, 47 hotels, additionally, 7 theaters, 5 libraries, 16 museums, 5 culture houses, 4 parks, 18 leisure gardens in this region.[7]