Qobu

Qobu () is a district and municipality in the Absheron District of Azerbaijan. Situated approximately 20 kilometers northwest of the capital city, Baku, Qobu has seen significant growth in recent years and now boasts a population exceeding 15,000 residents. The village is notable for its proximity to industrial and energy infrastructure, given its location within Azerbaijan's oil-rich region.

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Place details

Locality: Qobu
Region: Abşeron
Country: Azərbaycan
Population: 7,377
Timezone: Asia/Baku

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Qobu
Settlement.settlement_type: Municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Ilham Aliyev inaugurated Gobu Park-3 residential complex for IDPs 30.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Gobu Park-3 Residential Complex.
Settlement.pushpin_map: Azerbaijan
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 300
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Absheron
Settlement.population_as_of: 2008
Settlement.population_total: 7997
Settlement.timezone: AZT
Settlement.utc_offset: +4
Settlement.timezone_DST: AZT
Settlement.utc_offset_DST: +5

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Wikidata facts

Population: 7997
Elevation: 54
Image: Qobu qəsəbəsi.jpg

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Commons category: Qobu
native label: Qobu

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History
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Geographical Location
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== History == Qobu has a rich history linked to Azerbaijan's broader historical and cultural development. The area has long been inhabited, with historical records indicating agricultural and pastoral activities as central to village life. In recent decades, the expansion of Baku and the development of regional infrastructure have contributed to Qobu's growth.