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Bŭstonqal’a, Tajikistan

Khatlon Province · Tajikistan

Bŭstonqal’a is a small town in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan with a population of 4,900. Elevation: 1,450 ft (442 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

4,900 Population 10/sq mi density
1,450 ft Elevation 442 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Bŭstonqal’a

Bustonqala is a town and jamoat in Tajikistan. It is located in Kushoniyon District in Khatlon Region. The population of the town is 4,900.

People

Population4,900
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Population4,900
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Coordinates37.8478°, 68.8313°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceKhatlon Province
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation12.3 inches (312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bŭstonqal’a

Bŭstonqal’a is a small town in Tajikistan (Khatlon Province) with a population of 4,900. The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 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 Bŭstonqal’a

Bŭstonqal’a 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 1.3° / 10.5° 0.0
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 2.3° / 12.8° 0.0
Mar 13°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.8° 0.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.1° / 25.2° 0.0
May 23.4°C / 74°F 15.9° / 30.8° 0.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 19.6° / 36.4° 0.0
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 21.1° / 37.8° 0.0
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 18.7° / 36.1° 0.0
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.1° / 32.2° 0.0
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 9.4° / 25.7° 0.0
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17.5° 0.0
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 1.6° / 10.8° 0.0
Bŭstonqal’a enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Tajikistan avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area481.3 sq mi (1,246.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.8478°N, 68.8313°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 140 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 140 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 139 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 66 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 135 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 66 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 46 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 80 km
Jun 22, 2007 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan M5.3 62 km
Nov 8, 1992 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 137 km
Jan 9, 2002 12 km SSE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 131 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 114 km
Dec 17, 1992 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan M5.2 48 km
Aug 3, 2010 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan M5.2 97 km
May 20, 2015 32 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.2 148 km
Aug 15, 2021 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.2 122 km
Nov 10, 2013 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan M5.2 63 km
Jan 1, 2000 29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.1 147 km
Oct 30, 2000 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan M5.1 74 km
Mar 5, 1994 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan M5.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

Bŭstonqal’a 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").

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Schools in Bŭstonqal’a

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
школа 26
Мактаби Президенти
Школа №23
Школа №32
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Museums in Bŭstonqal’a

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
History museum of Khatlon
Teppa (modern history museum)

Farmers Markets in Bŭstonqal’a

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Farovon
Hoji Sharif Bazaar
Sarband Bazaar
Sunday animal bazaar
Базар строительных материалов Ходжи Шариф
Бозорчаи Тец
Дехкон-Бозори Хочи Шариф

Hotels in Bŭstonqal’a

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sayoh
Мехмонхона Кайхон
Хатлон Саёхат
Хатлон Сайёхат

Restaurants in Bŭstonqal’a

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Саёд

Train Stations in Bŭstonqal’a

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khatlon

Bus Stations in Bŭstonqal’a

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Рынок Ходжи Шариф

Gas Stations in Bŭstonqal’a

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ismoil
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TJ #6953140155
TJ #7489051182
TJ #7872141781
TJ #865332893
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TJ #865332897
Бахор Ойл
Газпром Ламанос
Саъдулло 2006
Точирон
Умед

Shopping Malls in Bŭstonqal’a

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Хитой Бозор

Stadiums & Teams in Bŭstonqal’a

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Airports Near Bŭstonqal’a

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Dushanbe International AirportDYULarge Airport
Farkhor Air BaseMedium Airport
Gissar Air BaseMedium Airport
Danghara AirportSmall Airport
Dusti AirfieldSmall Airport
Panj AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe

🇹🇯 About Tajikistan

Capital Dushanbe
Population 9,100,837
Area 143,100 km²
GDP (USD) $12,244,169,293
GDP per capita $1,178
HDI 0.691
Life expectancy 71.8 years
Internet users 56.8%
Urban population 26.2%
Currency TJS (Somoni)
Languages Russian, Tajik
Calling code +992
TLD .tj
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bŭstonqal’a

What is the population of Bŭstonqal’a?

Bŭstonqal’a has a population of 4,900 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 481.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bŭstonqal’a?

Bŭstonqal’a 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.

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