Jalilabad Population 2026

Jalilabad has a population of 36,259, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Jalilabad. Roughly 0.3% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,259

Rank in Azerbaijan

#26

Coordinates

39.21°N, 48.49°E

~39 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

177 km

110 miles, straight line

Cities near Jalilabad

Pushkino18,182 people · ~28 km away
Lerik87,000 people · ~49 km away
Lankaran89,300 people · ~59 km away
Salyan36,555 people · ~60 km away
Neftçala18,661 people · ~68 km away
Əhmədbəyli17,242 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jalilabad?

Jalilabad has a population of 36,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Jalilabad in?

Jalilabad is located in Jalilabad, Azerbaijan.

Is Jalilabad the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 177 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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