Ganja Population 2026

Ganja has a population of 330,663, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Gǝncǝ. Roughly 3.2% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

330,663

Rank in Azerbaijan

Coordinates

40.68°N, 46.36°E

~409 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

300 km

186 miles, straight line

Cities near Ganja

Goygol19,800 people · ~11 km away
Shamkhir41,300 people · ~33 km away
Mingachevir106,048 people · ~60 km away
Govlar15,600 people · ~61 km away
Tartar20,400 people · ~61 km away
Yevlakh127,400 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ganja?

Ganja has a population of 330,663 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Ganja in?

Ganja is located in Gǝncǝ, Azerbaijan.

Is Ganja the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 300 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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