Gazakh Population 2026

Gazakh has a population of 20,800, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Qazax. Roughly 0.2% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 113× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,800

Rank in Azerbaijan

#45

Coordinates

41.09°N, 45.37°E

~378 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

390 km

242 miles, straight line

Cities near Gazakh

Govlar15,600 people · ~35 km away
Shamkhir41,300 people · ~62 km away
Ganja330,663 people · ~95 km away
Goygol19,800 people · ~98 km away
Zaqatala32,171 people · ~122 km away
Mingachevir106,048 people · ~147 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gazakh?

Gazakh has a population of 20,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Gazakh in?

Gazakh is located in Qazax, Azerbaijan.

Is Gazakh the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 390 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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