Lerik Population 2026

Lerik has a population of 87,000, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Lerik District. Roughly 0.8% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

87,000

Rank in Azerbaijan

#10

Coordinates

38.77°N, 48.41°E

~1,094 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

219 km

136 miles, straight line

Cities near Lerik

Lankaran89,300 people · ~38 km away
Jalilabad36,259 people · ~49 km away
Astara15,190 people · ~53 km away
Pushkino18,182 people · ~77 km away
Neftçala18,661 people · ~98 km away
Salyan36,555 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lerik?

Lerik has a population of 87,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Lerik in?

Lerik is located in Lerik District, Azerbaijan.

Is Lerik the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 219 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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