State Statistics Committee, as of 2018, the population of the city recorded 16,800 persons, which increased by 3,600 persons (about 27 percent) from 13,200 persons in 2000. 8,300 of the total population are men, 8,500 are women. More than 25,5 percent of the population (about 4,300 persons) consists of young people and teenagers aged 14–29. References Districts of Azerbaijan