Qobu | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 40°24′17″N 49°42′47″E / 40.40472°N 49.71306°E | |
Country | Azerbaijan |
District | Absheron |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 7,997 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZT) |
Qobu (Gobu) is a district and municipality in the Absheron District of Azerbaijan.[citation needed] 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 and energy infrastructure, given its location within Azerbaijan's oil-rich region.