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Smallest Cities in Azerbaijan

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Azerbaijan

1 Novyy Karanlug 65 5,079
2 Khojasan 09 5,089
3 Bum 38 5,095
4 Qarayeri 52 5,565
5 Avşar 02 5,600
6 Tazakend 35 5,600
7 Ceyranbatan 01 5,684
8 Khojaly 64 5,810
9 Boradigah 32 5,904
10 Dünyamalılar 12 5,968
11 Samux 52 6,013
12 Qızılhacılı 21 6,330
13 Mincivan 69 6,353
14 Çinarlı 39 6,508
15 Oğuz 37 6,600
16 Aran 67 6,724
17 Qubadlı 43 6,890
18 Naftalan 34 7,045
19 Severo-Vostotchnyi Bank 36 7,075
20 28 May 01 7,100
21 Qobu 01 7,377
22 Sharur City 35 7,400
23 Dzagam 51 7,442
24 Zangilan 69 7,483
25 Yardımlı 66 7,623
26 Qalaqayın 46 7,631
27 Nardaran 09 7,700
28 Cahri 35 8,200
29 Jebrail 14 8,396
30 Kalbajar 26 8,400
31 Yaycı 35 8,500
32 Corat 54 8,624
33 Kyadabek 19 8,657
34 Ramana 09 8,855
35 Bilajer 09 8,983
36 Aliabad 70 9,103
37 Masally 32 9,604
38 Türkan 09 9,699
39 Ordubad 35 9,781
40 Yukhary-Dashkesan 16 9,900
41 Zyrya 09 10,099
42 Saray 01 10,173
43 Goranboy 21 10,186
44 Zardob 71 10,612
45 Balakhani 09 10,863
46 Badamdar 09 11,398
47 Qabala 38 11,867
48 Qax 39 11,992
49 Culfa 35 12,500
50 Aghstafa 05 12,542
51 Geytepe 15 13,340
52 Qobustan 09 13,398
53 Pirallahı 09 13,435
54 Xudat 60 13,625
55 Binagadi 09 14,012
56 Belokany 10 14,800
57 Astara 08 15,190
58 Mardakan 09 15,267
59 Beylagan 12 15,599
60 Ujar 59 15,741
61 Qusar 44 16,022
62 Yeni Suraxanı 09 16,127
63 Aghsu 06 17,209
64 Əhmədbəyli 45 17,242
65 Göygöl 62 17,816
66 Pushkino 13 18,182
67 Terter 57 18,185
68 Neftçala 36 18,661
69 Şuşa 55 18,662
70 Qazax 40 18,903
71 Hacı Zeynalabdin 54 19,019
72 Kyurdarmir 27 19,088
73 Sabunçu 09 20,996
74 Zabrat 09 21,396
75 Quba 42 22,405
76 Hacıqabul 23 23,102
77 Divichibazar 17 23,248
78 Ağdaş 04 23,528
79 Biny Selo 09 24,596
80 Buzovna 09 24,795
81 Fizuli 18 26,765
82 Amirdzhan 09 28,203
83 İsmayıllı 25 28,776
84 Shamakhi 50 29,403
85 Sabirabad 46 30,612
86 Lokbatan 09 30,694
87 Zaqatala 70 32,171
88 Imishli 24 34,178
89 Shamkhor 51 35,421
90 Jalilabad 15 36,259
91 Hövsan 09 36,293
92 Salyan 49 36,555
93 Xaçmaz 60 37,175
94 Barda 11 37,372
95 Khirdalan 01 37,949
96 Ağdam 03 39,451
97 Maştağa 09 40,092
98 Bilajari 09 42,194
99 Göyçay 22 42,500
100 Agdzhabedy 02 43,000

The smallest cities in Azerbaijan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Novyy Karanlug has a population of just 5,079. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,079 residents, Novyy Karanlug is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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