List of cities in Azerbaijan facts for kids
Azerbaijan is a country located where Southwest Asia meets Southeastern Europe. It's part of the South Caucasus region. This article will tell you about the cities in Azerbaijan.
As of 2013, Azerbaijan has 78 official cities. Besides these cities, there are also many smaller towns and villages.
Exploring Cities in Azerbaijan

The beautiful Ganja State Philharmonic Hall in Ganja City
Modern buildings in Sumgait

A resort in Lankaran
A historic home in Mingachevir
The city library in Nakhchivan
Azerbaijan has 78 places that are officially called cities (in Azerbaijani, şəhər). Here is a list of these cities:
- Aghdam
- Agdash
- Aghjabadi
- Agstafa
- Agsu
- Astara
- Aghdara
- Babek
- Baku – the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan
- Balakən
- Barda
- Beylagan
- Bilasuvar
- Dashkasan
- Shabran
- Fuzuli
- Gadabay
- Ganja
- Goranboy
- Goychay
- Goygol
- Hajigabul
- Imishli
- Ismayilli
- Jabrayil
- Julfa
- Kalbajar
- Khachmaz
- Khankendi
- Khojavend
- Khirdalan
- Kurdamir
- Lankaran
- Lerik
- Masally
- Mingachevir
- Nakhchivan
- Naftalan
- Neftchala
- Oghuz
- Ordubad
- Qabala
- Qakh
- Qazakh
- Quba
- Qubadli
- Qusar
- Saatlı (city)
- Sabirabad
- Shahbuz
- Shaki
- Shamakhi
- Shamkir
- Sharur
- Shirvan
- Siyazan
- Shusha
- Sumgait
- Tartar
- Tovuz
- Ujar
- Yardimli
- Yevlakh
- Zaqatala
- Zardab
- Zangilan
Azerbaijan's Biggest Cities
Here are the ten cities with the largest populations in Azerbaijan, based on 2018 numbers. This list includes the capital city, Baku.
Rank | Azerbaijani Name | City | Population | Image | About the City |
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1 | Bakı | Baku | 2,277,500 | ![]() |
Baku is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan. It is also the biggest city along the Caspian Sea. Baku is unique because it is 28 meters below sea level, making it the lowest-lying capital city in the world. |
2 | Sumqayıt | Sumgait | 343,100 | ![]() |
Sumgait is the second-largest city in Azerbaijan. It is also an important seaport. |
3 | Gəncə | Ganja | 332,600 | ![]() |
Ganja is the third-largest city in Azerbaijan. It is the biggest city that is not part of the Baku area. |
4 | Xırdalan | Xırdalan | 120,000 | ![]() |
Xırdalan is a city located between Baku and Sumgait. |
5 | Mingəçevir | Mingachevir | 104,500 | ![]() |
Mingachevir is a city found in the northern part of the country. |
6 | Naxçıvan | Nakhchivan | 93,700 | ![]() |
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7 | Lənkəran | Lankaran | 87,900 | ![]() |
Lankaran is a city in the south. It is located right on the coast of the Caspian Sea. |
8 | Şirvan | Shirvan | 85,800 | ![]() |
Shirvan is located along the Kura River. |
9 | Şəki | Shaki | 65,100 | Shaki is a city well-known for its long and interesting history. | |
10 | Yevlax | Yevlakh | 61,200 |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Ciudades de Azerbaiyán para niños
- Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan
- List of geographic names of Iranian origin
- List of cities by country
- List of cities in Asia
- List of cities in Europe
- List of startups of Azerbaijan
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