Neftçala Population 2026

Neftçala has a population of 18,661, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Neftçala. Roughly 0.2% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,661

Rank in Azerbaijan

#52

Coordinates

39.38°N, 49.25°E

~-24 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

124 km

77 miles, straight line

Cities near Neftçala

Salyan36,555 people · ~33 km away
Pushkino18,182 people · ~61 km away
Jalilabad36,259 people · ~68 km away
Şirvan70,220 people · ~68 km away
Lankaran89,300 people · ~77 km away
Hacıqabul23,102 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Neftçala?

Neftçala has a population of 18,661 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Neftçala in?

Neftçala is located in Neftçala, Azerbaijan.

Is Neftçala the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 124 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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