Sheki Population 2026

Sheki has a population of 68,400, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Shaki City. Roughly 0.7% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

68,400

Rank in Azerbaijan

#12

Coordinates

41.19°N, 47.17°E

~549 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

246 km

153 miles, straight line

Cities near Sheki

Mingachevir106,048 people · ~48 km away
Yevlakh127,400 people · ~64 km away
Ağdaş23,528 people · ~66 km away
Zaqatala32,171 people · ~66 km away
Göyçay42,500 people · ~77 km away
Ujar15,741 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sheki?

Sheki has a population of 68,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Sheki in?

Sheki is located in Shaki City, Azerbaijan.

Is Sheki the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 246 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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