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Baku overview
Baku (orange) and the other large cities of Azerbaijan
Baku lies in Baki in Azerbaijan at 40.38°N, 49.89°E, about 23 m below sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Baku (UTC+4); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Azerbaijan: the next largest cities are Sumgayit (427,000), Ganja (330,663), Khirdalan (196,200). Together, the three largest cities hold 29.7% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Qaraçuxur, about 7 km away, followed by Bakıxanov (8 km).
Azerbaijan as a whole has a live population of 10,472,110 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #93 of 238 countries — see the Azerbaijan population page for the full statistics and the Azerbaijan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Baku
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Qaraçuxur Baki | 7 km | 87,349 |
| Bakıxanov Baki | 8 km | 66,686 |
| Bilajari Baki | 10 km | 42,194 |
| Khirdalan Abşeron | 14 km | 196,200 |
| Lokbatan Baki | 15 km | 30,694 |
| Hövsan Baki | 16 km | 36,293 |
| Maştağa Baki | 19 km | 40,092 |
| Saray Abşeron | 23 km | 37,800 |
Largest cities in Azerbaijan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baku?
Baku has about 2,351,300 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Baku the capital of Azerbaijan?
Yes — Baku is the national capital of Azerbaijan.
How big is Baku compared with the rest of Azerbaijan?
Its 2,351,300 residents are 22.5% of the 10,472,110 people living in Azerbaijan today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Baku?
In Baki, Azerbaijan, at latitude 40.38 and longitude 49.89, 23 m below sea level. Nearby large cities include Qaraçuxur (7 km), Bakıxanov (8 km), Bilajari (10 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Baku Population 2026 — Azerbaijan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/azerbaijan/baku/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/azerbaijan/baku/">Baku Population 2026 — Azerbaijan</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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