Sumgayit Population 2026

Sumgayit has a population of 427,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan, located in Sumqayit. Roughly 4.1% of Azerbaijan's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Baku, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

427,000

Rank in Azerbaijan

Coordinates

40.59°N, 49.67°E

~-11 m elevation · Asia/Baku

Distance to capital (Baku)

30 km

19 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sumqayit

City	Population	Rank in Azerbaijan
Haji Zeynalabdin	29,900	#31
Jorat	18,500	#53

Cities near Sumgayit

Jorat18,500 people · ~4 km away
Saray37,800 people · ~8 km away
Haji Zeynalabdin29,900 people · ~10 km away
Khirdalan196,200 people · ~17 km away
Hokmali17,300 people · ~19 km away
Mehdiabad20,500 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sumgayit?

Sumgayit has a population of 427,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Azerbaijan.

What region is Sumgayit in?

Sumgayit is located in Sumqayit, Azerbaijan.

Is Sumgayit the capital of Azerbaijan?

No, the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, about 30 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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