Astara Population 2026

Astara has a population of 15,190, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Astara. Roughly 0.1% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 155× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

Location of Astara (capital Baku shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,190

Rank in Azerbaijan

#65

Coordinates

38.46°N, 48.87°E

~-22 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

231 km

143 miles, straight line

Cities near Astara

Lankaran89,300 people · ~33 km away
Lerik87,000 people · ~53 km away
Jalilabad36,259 people · ~90 km away
Neftçala18,661 people · ~107 km away
Pushkino18,182 people · ~115 km away
Salyan36,555 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Astara?

Astara has a population of 15,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Astara in?

Astara is located in Astara, Azerbaijan.

Is Astara the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 231 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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