Lokbatan qes. (Baku)
111, 130 (0 meters (distance in meters))
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Lokbatan settlement is the administrative center of the Garadagh district of Baku and a strategically important residential area located at the southern entrance of the capital. The settlement is distinguished by its industrial potential and proximity to major trade hubs. Lokbatan is considered one of the oldest oil settlements in Baku, and its development is directly linked to the energy sector. In the modern era, Lokbatan has become one of the fastest-growing areas of Baku due to expanding infrastructure projects, new residential complexes, and digitized government services. As of March 2026, the settlement continues to play a key transit role in the capital's logistics chain.
History:
1932: The settlement was founded following the discovery of rich oil fields in the Lokbatan area.
Mud Volcano: The Lokbatan volcano, one of the most active mud volcanoes in the world, is located here and was first recorded in 1829.
Urban Development: A phase of mass residential construction and social infrastructure development took place between 1950 and 1970.
Modern Era: Expansion of internal roads and the implementation of "Smart Settlement" elements began between 2020 and 2025.
Team:
Administrative Management: The settlement is managed by the Head of the Garadagh District Executive Power and the respective executive representation.
Municipality Staff: The Lokbatan Municipality, as the local self-government body, is responsible for meeting the social needs of residents and landscaping the area.
Public Utility Groups: Local branches of state structures regulating uninterrupted power, water, and gas supply operate in the settlement.
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Industry and Energy: Logistical support services for the operation of oil and gas production enterprises.
Trade Centers: The regionally significant "Bina" and "Sadarak" shopping centers located near the settlement provide retail and wholesale of thousands of goods.
Transport Hub: A modern transport terminal and railway station located on the Baku-Alat highway.
Healthcare and Education: Polyclinics, hospitals, and secondary education institutions meeting modern standards.
ASAN Service: Mobile and stationary government services serving the residents of the settlement and surrounding areas.
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Population: According to official data as of early 2026, more than 45,000 residents live in the settlement.
Infrastructure Investment: More than 10 million AZN was allocated from the state budget for the restoration of internal roads and lighting systems in 2024-2025.
Business Entities: The number of small and medium-sized business entities registered in the settlement has increased by 15% in the last two years.
Ecological Projects: Investment plans have been approved to increase the tourism potential of areas around the volcano
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Landscaping Projects: Expansion of the Heydar Aliyev Culture and Recreation Park and increasing the number of green zones.
Support for Sports Infrastructure: Creating free sections for youth in the "Garadagh" Olympic Sports Complex.
Employment Programs: Implementation of quotas for the employment of settlement residents in local industrial enterprises.
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New Educational Complex: A new secondary school building equipped with the latest technologies was opened in Lokbatan in March 2026.
Digitalization: The process of establishing a full high-speed fiber-optic internet network within the settlement has been completed.
