Which parts of Azerbaijan are most densely populated?

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The most densely populated region in Azerbaijan is the Abşeron Peninsula, located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. This area includes Baku, the country's largest city and primary industrial hub, as well as other industrial towns such as Sumqayıt.1

Beyond the peninsula, other areas of high population density are found in specific lowland and foothill regions, with Gəncə serving as the main urban center of the interior. Additionally, the highest density of rural population is concentrated in the southeast, specifically in Lənkəran and Masallı.1