Ismayilli Population 2026

Ismayilli has a population of 27,500, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Ismayilli District. Roughly 0.3% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,500

Rank in Azerbaijan

#33

Coordinates

40.78°N, 48.15°E

~579 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

154 km

96 miles, straight line

Cities near Ismayilli

Aghsu22,300 people · ~32 km away
Göyçay42,500 people · ~38 km away
Shamakhi40,300 people · ~45 km away
Kyurdarmir19,088 people · ~49 km away
Ujar15,741 people · ~51 km away
Ağdaş23,528 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ismayilli?

Ismayilli has a population of 27,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Ismayilli in?

Ismayilli is located in Ismayilli District, Azerbaijan.

Is Ismayilli the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 154 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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