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Qobu

Abşeron, Azerbaijan · Asia

About Qobu

Qobu works well as a base: 10 minutes from Gyuzdek, 19km from Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain).

Qobu is a town located in Abşeron, Azerbaijan. With a population of 7,377, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Qobu sits in Azerbaijan. It's in the Asia/Baku time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Qobu to your route.

About Qobu

Qobu (Gobu) 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

Read more and energy infrastructure, given its location within Azerbaijan's oil-rich region.

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Where is Qobu located?

Qobu is located in Abşeron, Azerbaijan, Asia. The coordinates are 40.4047 latitude, 49.7131 longitude.

What is the population of Qobu?

Qobu has a population of approximately 7,377 people, making it a town in Azerbaijan.

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Quick Information

Population
7,377
Continent
Asia
Country
Azerbaijan
Region
Abşeron
Timezone
Asia/Baku
Coordinates
40.4047, 49.7131

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Worth the detour from Qobu

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Baku Old City (Icherisheher)

A UNESCO-listed walled medieval city within modern Baku featuring the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and atmospheric stone alleyways.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Flame Towers, Baku

Three flame-shaped glass skyscrapers dominating the Baku skyline, covered in LED screens that display mesmerizing fire and flag animations at night.

12 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Baku City Circuit

A thrilling street circuit weaving through Baku's Old City with a 2.2 km straight along the Caspian Sea, producing unpredictable races.

12 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain)

A hillside on the Absheron Peninsula that has burned continuously for decades, fed by natural gas seeping through sandstone: an easy, eerie evening drive from Baku.

19 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape

Over 6,000 ancient rock engravings and mud volcanoes on the shores of the Caspian Sea spanning 40,000 years of human history.

41 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Mud Volcanoes of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has nearly half the world's mud volcanoes, with hundreds of bubbling, oozing cones creating an otherworldly lunar landscape south of Baku.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

9 km awayPop. 42,194

Badamdar

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

11 km awayPop. 11,398

Binagadi

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

12 km awayPop. 14,012

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