Sumgait
Sign in to saveSumgait, officially Sumqayit; ; (, ) is a city in Azerbaijan, located near the Caspian Sea, on the Absheron Peninsula, about away from the capital Baku. The city had a population of 427,000 at the beginning of 2024, making it the second largest city in Azerbaijan after Baku.
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Sumgait is the second-largest city in Azerbaijan, located on the Absheron Peninsula near the Caspian Sea about 30 kilometers from the capital Baku. With a population of approximately 427,000 as of early 2024, it is a significant urban center in the country.
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- Etymology
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- Medieval era
- Soviet period
- Republic era
- Geography
- Climate
- Environment
- Administrative divisions
- Demographics
- Ethnic composition
- Religion
- Economy
- Culture
- Architecture
- Music and media
- Parks and gardens
- Sports
- Transportation
- Education
- Notable natives
- Twin towns and sister cities
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Sumgait, officially Sumqayit; ; (, ) is a city in Azerbaijan, located near the Caspian Sea, on the Absheron Peninsula, about away from the capital Baku. The city had a population of 427,000 at the beginning of 2024, making it the second largest city in Azerbaijan after Baku.
The city has a territory of . It was founded as a suburb of Baku in 1944 and received city status on 22 November 1949, growing into a major industrial center during the Soviet period. The municipality of Sumgait also includes the settlements of Jorat and Haji Zeynalabdin. It is home to Sumqayit State University.