What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku
Baku is the capital city and seat of government of Azerbaijan, a country in Western Asia. Azerbaijan uses the ISO codes AZ and AZE, and its international dialling code is +994. The currency in use is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN).
For the full profile of Azerbaijan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Azerbaijan country page. The country has an estimated population of 10,246,996 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Azerbaijan
- Capital: Baku
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
- Calling code: +994
- Flag emoji: 🇦🇿
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Azerbaijan?
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku.
Is Baku the largest city in Azerbaijan?
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Baku?
Baku, like the rest of Azerbaijan, uses the Azerbaijani manat (AZN, symbol ₼).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.