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Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Capital: Baku
Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (AZT)
Population: 10,314,893


🗺️ Azerbaijan States, Regions & Administrative Divisions Directory


Explore the complete directory of 71 states, provinces, regions and administrative divisions within Azerbaijan. This comprehensive database provides detailed information about regional territories, local governance structures, geographic subdivisions and administrative boundaries essential for business operations, market analysis and strategic planning across Azerbaijan.

Benefits for Professionals: Regional market segmentation • Location-based business intelligence • Supply chain optimization • Distribution network planning • Demographic analysis by region • Real estate market research • Franchise expansion planning • Territory management • Sales region allocation • Local taxation research for operations in Azerbaijan, comparative country administrative structures and regional capital cities

📊 Azerbaijan States Quick Statistics

71
Total States
10.4M
Total Population
244,086
Total Area (km²)
248.7
Avg Density (/km²)
State / Province NameCapital CityPopulationArea (km²)
Absheron Rayon (AR)Xirdalan432,8008,537.67
Aghdam Rayon (AR)Agdam179,8003,079.53
Aghdash Rayon (AR)Agdas107,1002,559.69
Aghjabadi Rayon (AR)Agcab?di136,1004,545.86
Aghstafa Rayon (AR)Agstafa86,3004,228.51
Agsu District (AD)Agsu80,6003,424.77
Astara (AS)Astara111,9001,329.02
Baku City (BC)Baku2,344,90015,149.85
Balakan District (BD)Balak?n100,7002,192.12
Barda (BA)B?rd?129,6002,233.73
Beylagan Rayon (BR)Beylagan101,6003,463.28
Bilasuvar Rayon (BR)Pushkino106,5004,220.73
Dashkasan Rayon (DR)Dask?s?n33,3002,096.99
Fuzuli District (FD)Fizuli144,4423,181.00
Gadabay District (GD)G?d?b?y101,0623,396.82
Ganja City (GC)Ganja332,600141.70
Gobustan Rayon (GR)M?r?z?37,2243,614.67
Goranboy District (GD)Goranboy103,3005,793.25
Goychay Rayon (GR)Goyçay121,7001,328.30
Goygol Rayon (GR)Goygol64,6002,761.24
Hajigabul Rayon (HR)Qaz?m?mm?d76,6005,799.90
Imishli Rayon (IR)Imishli158,6824,337.66
Ismayilli District (ID)Ismay?ll?76,1845,228.13
Jabrayil (JA)Jebrail79,9002,864.76
Jalilabad (JA)Jalilabad200,0002,986.38
Kalbajar (KA)Kalbajar94,1007,157.14
Khachmaz Rayon (KR)Xaçmaz174,4003,499.51
Khizi Rayon (KR)X?z?16,7034,192.77
Khojaly (KH)Khojaly District15,4082,318.40
Khojavend (KH)Novyy Karanlug12,3224,209.46
Kurdamir District (KD)Kurd?mir118,4003,427.18
Lachin Rayon (LR)Lachin75,7005,621.76
Lankaran Rayon (LR)Lankaran227,5005,855.48
Lankaran Sahari (LS)Not available89,30028.06
Lerik District (LD)Lerik86,1002,400.93
Masally (MA)Masally183,5321,756.26
Mingacevir City (MC)Mingachevir99,775219.75
Naftalan City (NC)Naftalan10,20016.18
Nakhchivan (NA)Nakhchivan461,50016,543.50
Neftchala Rayon (NR)Neftçala88,9006,338.13
Oghuz Rayon (OR)Oguz44,7002,896.87
Qabala District (QD)Gabala105,5003,647.46
Qakh Rayon (QR)Qax57,2004,655.26
Qazakh Rayon (QR)Qazax98,4001,766.12
Quba Rayon (QR)Quba173,4008,095.27
Qubadli Rayon (QR)Kubatli41,6002,011.03
Qusar District (QD)Qusar102,3005,145.71
Saatly Rayon (SR)Saatl?110,5002,311.91
Sabirabad District (SD)Sabirabad180,5004,934.45
Salyan District (SD)Salyan139,6004,378.94
Samukh Rayon (SR)N?biagal?58,6004,246.13
Shabran (SH)D?v?çi58,4002,705.96
Shaki (SC)S?ki68,40075.76
Shaki City (SC)S?ki68,40075.76
Shamakhi Rayon (SR)Samax?106,4003,587.85
Shamkir Rayon (SR)S?mkir217,4003,786.68
Shirvan (SH)Sirvan85,500117.77
Shusha (SC)South Caucasus33,80014.45
Shusha City (SC)Not available33,80014.45
Siazan Rayon (SR)Siy?z?n41,8002,058.06
Sumqayit City (SC)Sumqayit491,068529.35
Tartar District (TD)T?rt?r80,5003,317.72
Tovuz District (TD)Tovuz176,9005,585.21
Ujar Rayon (UR)Ucar85,0001,886.01
Xankandi Sahari (XS)Not available4,36722.93
Yardimli District (YD)Yard?ml?68,4001,956.20
Yevlakh Rayon (YR)Not available129,2003,605.81
Yevlax City (YC)Yevlakh59,03687.77
Zangilan District (ZD)Zangilan42,7002,013.79
Zaqatala District (ZD)Zaqatala130,1004,208.51
Zardab Rayon (ZR)Z?rdab59,4002,267.12

🏆 Top 10 Most Populous States

Baku City is the most populous state in Azerbaijan, with 2,344,900 residents and a population density of 154.8 people/km². This ranked list of Azerbaijan most populous states and provinces by regional population count supports market sizing, consumer reach analysis, workforce distribution planning, retail site selection, demographic research by region, franchise expansion and strategic business decisions across Azerbaijan's administrative territories.

Baku City
Capital: Baku
2,344,900
154.8/km²
Sumqayit City
Capital: Sumqayit
491,068
927.7/km²
Nakhchivan
Capital: Nakhchivan
461,500
27.9/km²
Absheron Rayon
Capital: Xirdalan
432,800
50.7/km²
Ganja City
Capital: Ganja
332,600
2,347.2/km²
Lankaran Rayon
Capital: Lankaran
227,500
38.9/km²
Shamkir Rayon
Capital: S?mkir
217,400
57.4/km²
Jalilabad
Capital: Jalilabad
200,000
67.0/km²
Masally
Capital: Masally
183,532
104.5/km²
Sabirabad District
Capital: Sabirabad
180,500
36.6/km²

📐 Top 10 Largest States by Area

Nakhchivan is the largest state by land area in Azerbaijan, covering 16,544 km² with a recorded population of 461,500. Geographic area data for Azerbaijan states, provinces and territories supports land use analysis, infrastructure investment planning, logistics network design, agricultural land assessment, real estate market research, regional economic development and territorial administration across Azerbaijan.

Nakhchivan
Capital: Nakhchivan
16,544 km²
Pop: 461,500
Baku City
Capital: Baku
15,150 km²
Pop: 2,344,900
Absheron Rayon
Capital: Xirdalan
8,538 km²
Pop: 432,800
Quba Rayon
Capital: Quba
8,095 km²
Pop: 173,400
Kalbajar
Capital: Kalbajar
7,157 km²
Pop: 94,100
Neftchala Rayon
Capital: Neftçala
6,338 km²
Pop: 88,900
Lankaran Rayon
Capital: Lankaran
5,855 km²
Pop: 227,500
Hajigabul Rayon
Capital: Qaz?m?mm?d
5,800 km²
Pop: 76,600
Goranboy District
Capital: Goranboy
5,793 km²
Pop: 103,300
Lachin Rayon
Capital: Lachin
5,622 km²
Pop: 75,700

🏙️ Top 10 Most Densely Populated States

States ranked by population per square kilometer

Lankaran Sahari is the most densely populated state in Azerbaijan, with 3,182.5 people per km² (population: 89,300, area: 28 km²). State population density rankings in Azerbaijan are critical for urban market analysis, retail density strategy, public services and infrastructure investment, housing demand forecasting, supply chain hub selection, last-mile logistics and understanding urbanisation and congestion patterns across Azerbaijan's regions.

Lankaran Sahari
3,182.5 /km²
Pop: 89,300 | Area: 28 km²
Ganja City
Capital: Ganja
2,347.2 /km²
Pop: 332,600 | Area: 142 km²
Shusha City
2,339.1 /km²
Pop: 33,800 | Area: 14 km²
Shusha
Capital: South Caucasus
2,339.1 /km²
Pop: 33,800 | Area: 14 km²
Sumqayit City
Capital: Sumqayit
927.7 /km²
Pop: 491,068 | Area: 529 km²
Shaki
Capital: S?ki
902.9 /km²
Pop: 68,400 | Area: 76 km²
Shaki City
Capital: S?ki
902.9 /km²
Pop: 68,400 | Area: 76 km²
Shirvan
Capital: Sirvan
726.0 /km²
Pop: 85,500 | Area: 118 km²
Yevlax City
Capital: Yevlakh
672.6 /km²
Pop: 59,036 | Area: 88 km²
Naftalan City
Capital: Naftalan
630.4 /km²
Pop: 10,200 | Area: 16 km²

Complete Professional Guide to Azerbaijan States & Regional Administrative Structure

🗺️ Understanding Azerbaijan's Administrative Divisions

Azerbaijan's regional administrative structure comprises 71 distinct states, provinces, regions or territorial divisions, each with unique governance frameworks, demographic characteristics and economic profiles. These administrative boundaries serve as crucial reference points for market segmentation analysis, distribution network planning, regional sales territory allocation and location-based business intelligence. Understanding provincial jurisdictions enables effective supply chain optimization, franchise expansion strategies, real estate investment decisions and regulatory compliance management across different regions.

💼 Regional Market Intelligence & Business Applications

Regional demographic data, population density metrics and geographic coordinates for each state facilitate targeted marketing campaigns, customer segmentation strategies, service area optimization and logistics route planning. Business professionals utilize state-level intelligence for competitive analysis, market entry timing, pricing strategy adaptation and distribution channel selection. Understanding regional economic variations supports revenue forecasting, resource allocation decisions, partnership development and risk mitigation strategies when expanding operations across Azerbaijan.

📊 Demographic Profiling & Population Analysis

State-level population statistics enable precise market sizing calculations, consumer demand estimation, workforce availability assessment and infrastructure capacity planning. Regional demographic trends inform product portfolio decisions, service offering customization, pricing tier development and channel strategy optimization. Analyzing population concentration patterns supports retail location selection, distribution center positioning, service network design and territory management for companies operating across multiple Azerbaijan regions.

🎯 Strategic Territory Management & Sales Operations

Clearly defined state boundaries facilitate sales territory allocation, quota setting, performance tracking and commission calculation for regional sales teams. Administrative divisions provide standardized frameworks for market coverage analysis, territory balancing, representative assignment and customer relationship management. Understanding state-level commercial regulations, taxation structures and business environments enables compliance planning, legal entity structuring, tax optimization and operational efficiency across Azerbaijan's diverse regional landscape.

🚚 Logistics Planning & Distribution Network Design

Regional geographic data supports warehouse location optimization, transportation route planning, delivery zone mapping and last-mile logistics design. State-level analysis enables shipping cost estimation, delivery time calculation, service coverage planning and fulfillment center positioning. Understanding inter-regional connectivity, transportation infrastructure and distance metrics facilitates inventory distribution strategies, cross-docking operations, regional hub development and supply chain network optimization for efficient nationwide operations in Azerbaijan.

📈 Investment Analysis & Market Entry Planning

State-level economic indicators, infrastructure development metrics and business environment assessments inform market entry sequencing, investment prioritization, resource deployment and expansion roadmap development. Regional competitive landscape analysis supports positioning strategies, partnership identification, acquisition targeting and organic growth planning. Understanding provincial economic trajectories, regulatory environments and market maturity levels enables risk-adjusted return projections, capital allocation optimization and strategic decision-making for companies pursuing growth opportunities across Azerbaijan's regional markets.

💡 How Professionals Use Azerbaijan State Data

🎯 Market Entry & Expansion:Identify high-potential regions, sequence market entry, allocate expansion budgets, prioritize territory development and optimize regional rollout strategies.
📊 Sales & Distribution Planning:Design sales territories, assign representatives, establish distribution networks, optimize delivery routes and manage regional partnerships effectively.
🏢 Real Estate & Infrastructure:Evaluate location opportunities, assess market demand, analyze competitive landscapes, plan facility networks and optimize asset positioning decisions.

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