Göyçay Population 2026

Göyçay has a population of 42,500, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Göyçay. Roughly 0.4% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,500

Rank in Azerbaijan

#15

Coordinates

40.65°N, 47.74°E

~122 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

184 km

114 miles, straight line

Cities near Göyçay

Ujar15,741 people · ~16 km away
Ağdaş23,528 people · ~23 km away
Ismayilli27,500 people · ~38 km away
Kyurdarmir19,088 people · ~49 km away
Yevlakh127,400 people · ~50 km away
Aghsu22,300 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Göyçay?

Göyçay has a population of 42,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Göyçay in?

Göyçay is located in Göyçay, Azerbaijan.

Is Göyçay the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 184 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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