Shamakhi Population 2026
Shamakhi has a population of 40,300, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Şamaxı. Roughly 0.4% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,300
Rank in Azerbaijan
#20
Coordinates
40.63°N, 48.64°E
~687 m elevation · Asia/Baku
Distance to capital (Baku)
109 km
68 miles, straight line
Cities near Shamakhi
- Aghsu22,300 people · ~21 km away
- Ismayilli27,500 people · ~45 km away
- Kyurdarmir19,088 people · ~52 km away
- Siyazan25,900 people · ~64 km away
- Divichibazar23,248 people · ~70 km away
- Sabirabad30,612 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shamakhi?
Shamakhi has a population of 40,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Azerbaijan.
What region is Shamakhi in?
Shamakhi is located in Şamaxı, Azerbaijan.
Is Shamakhi the capital of Azerbaijan?
No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 109 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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