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Bokhtar, Tajikistan
Khatlon Province · Tajikistan
Bokhtar is a large city in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan with a population of 110,800. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bokhtar
Bokhtar, previously known as Qurghonteppa, Kurganteppa and Kurgan-Tyube, is a city in southwestern Tajikistan, which serves as the capital of the Khatlon region. Bokhtar is the largest city in southern Tajikistan, and is located 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Dushanbe and 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of Kunduz, Afghanistan.
People
Climate
| Population | 110,800 |
| Population Density | 11,036 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8365°, 68.7776° |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
| Country | 🇹🇯 Tajikistan |
| State / Province | Khatlon Province |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.3 inches (312 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bokhtar
Bokhtar is a large city in Tajikistan (Khatlon Province) with a population of 110,800. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.
Climate in Bokhtar
Bokhtar has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above Tajikistan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,036/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8365°N, 68.7776°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Bokhtar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Bokhtar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tajik Energy University | University | - | Visit → |
| Детский Сад "Ромашка" | College | - | , |
| Институт Языков | University | - | , |
| Кургантюбинский государственный университет имени Носира ХусраваКургантюбинский государственный университет им. Носира Хусрава | University | - | , |
| Медицинский колледж | College | - | , |
| Медколледж | College | - | , |
| ПТУ 40 | College | - | , |
| ПТУ №9 | College | - | , |
Schools in Bokhtar
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Средняя школа №15 | - | - | - | - |
| Лицей №1 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа № 11 | - | - | - | - |
| Лицйей Ориёно | - | - | - | - |
| Мактаби №4 | - | - | - | - |
| Гимназияи Аминҷон | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №14 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №7 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №10 | - | - | - | - |
| Мактаби миёнаи №41 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №3 | - | - | - | - |
| SWORDE-Teppa English & Education Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №8 | - | - | - | - |
| Средняя школа №9 | - | - | - | - |
| Мактаби №12 | - | - | - | - |
| школа им. Ломоносова | - | - | - | - |
| Лицей с Технологическим уклоном им. Н.Назримадов | - | - | - | - |
| Мактаби №5 | - | - | - | - |
| Частная Гимназия | - | - | - | - |
| 41 Хунар | - | - | - | - |
| Школа № 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Мактаби № 14 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bokhtar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bokhtar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History museum of Khatlon | ||||
| Teppa (modern history museum) |
Farmers Markets in Bokhtar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Farovon | |||||
| Hoji Sharif Bazaar | |||||
| Sarband Bazaar | |||||
| Sunday animal bazaar | |||||
| Базар строительных материалов Ходжи Шариф | |||||
| бозор | |||||
| Бозорчаи Тец | |||||
| Дехкон-Бозори Хочи Шариф | |||||
| Торговый Комплекс "Бахор" |
Hotels in Bokhtar
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bokhtar
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bokhtar
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bokhtar
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bokhtar
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bokhtar
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Bokhtar
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bokhtar
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bokhtar
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bokhtar
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bokhtar
12 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bokhtar
44 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bokhtar
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bokhtar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bokhtar
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bokhtar International Airport | KQT | Large Airport |
| Dushanbe International Airport | DYU | Large Airport |
| Farkhor Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Gissar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Danghara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dusti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Panj Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bokhtar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Main Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bokhtar
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Russian Orthodox Church | |
| Russian Orthodox Church | |
| Russian Orthodox Church | |
| Дарвозаи Ламанос | |
| Масчиди Гоголь | |
| Масчиди маҳаллаи Навкор | |
| Масчити Ламанос | |
| Мечать села Хосилот | |
| Мечеть | |
| Мечеть 14 микр | |
| Мечеть Ургут махалля | |
| Церковь Св. Роча | |
| Церковь Св. Роча |
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Around Bokhtar
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bokhtar
1 places within 15 km
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What is the population of Bokhtar?
Bokhtar has a population of 110,800 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 11,036 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bokhtar?
Bokhtar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches.