Shamkhir Population 2026

Shamkhir has a population of 41,300, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Şǝmkir. Roughly 0.4% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,300

Rank in Azerbaijan

#18

Coordinates

40.83°N, 46.02°E

~462 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

331 km

206 miles, straight line

Cities near Shamkhir

Govlar15,600 people · ~27 km away
Ganja330,663 people · ~33 km away
Goygol19,800 people · ~37 km away
Gazakh20,800 people · ~62 km away
Mingachevir106,048 people · ~88 km away
Tartar20,400 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shamkhir?

Shamkhir has a population of 41,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Shamkhir in?

Shamkhir is located in Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan.

Is Shamkhir the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 331 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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