Sumgait is a city on the coast of the Caspian Sea, located in the northern part of the Absheron Peninsula. It is one of Azerbaijan's important industrial, economic, and cultural centers. The distance from Baku to Sumgait is approximately 31 kilometers by road.
The city's development accelerated in the mid-20th century. On November 22, 1949, Sumgait was granted city status by a decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR. At that time, the city's population was 17,200.
The formation of Sumgait was closely connected with the establishment of industrial enterprises. The development of chemical production, metallurgy, energy, and other industrial sectors played an important role in transforming Sumgait into one of Azerbaijan's leading industrial centers.
According to official data for 2025, the population of Sumgait city is 379,600. Including the settlements of Haji Zeynalabdin and Jorat, the total population of the city is 428,000.
Today, Sumgait is known not only for its industrial potential but also for its educational institutions, cultural facilities, parks, and location along the Caspian coast. The joint activities of different religious and ethnic communities are an important part of the city's social and cultural life.
The Sumgait Jewish Religious Community is part of the city's multicultural social environment. The community contributes to preserving Jewish religious traditions and cultural heritage, developing Jewish religious life, and strengthening mutual respect and dialogue among different communities.
