Mingachevir Population 2026

Mingachevir has a population of 106,048, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Mingacevir City. Roughly 1.0% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

106,048

Rank in Azerbaijan

Coordinates

40.76°N, 47.06°E

~26 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

243 km

151 miles, straight line

Cities near Mingachevir

Yevlakh127,400 people · ~18 km away
Ağdaş23,528 people · ~37 km away
Barda41,600 people · ~44 km away
Tartar20,400 people · ~48 km away
Sheki68,400 people · ~48 km away
Ujar15,741 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mingachevir?

Mingachevir has a population of 106,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Mingachevir in?

Mingachevir is located in Mingacevir City, Azerbaijan.

Is Mingachevir the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 243 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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