Lankaran Population 2026

Lankaran has a population of 89,300, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Lənkəran. Roughly 0.9% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

89,300

Rank in Azerbaijan

Coordinates

38.75°N, 48.85°E

~-22 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

201 km

125 miles, straight line

Cities near Lankaran

Astara15,190 people · ~33 km away
Lerik87,000 people · ~38 km away
Jalilabad36,259 people · ~59 km away
Neftçala18,661 people · ~77 km away
Pushkino18,182 people · ~83 km away
Salyan36,555 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lankaran?

Lankaran has a population of 89,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Lankaran in?

Lankaran is located in Lənkəran, Azerbaijan.

Is Lankaran the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 201 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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