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Isfara, Tajikistan

Sughd · Tajikistan

Isfara is a large city in Sughd, Tajikistan with a population of 274,000. Elevation: 2,703 ft (824 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

274,000 Population 853/sq mi density
2,703 ft Elevation 824 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
7.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Isfara

Isfara

Isfara is a city in Sughd Region in northern Tajikistan, situated on the border with Kyrgyzstan. The city was the seat of the former Isfara District.

People

Population274,000
Density853/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain7.5 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Population274,000
Population Density853 / sq mi
Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Coordinates40.1265°, 70.6253°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceSughd
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation7.5 inches (191 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Isfara

Isfara is a large city in Tajikistan (Sughd) with a population of 274,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Isfara

Isfara has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 18.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 24.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 9.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 6.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.9
Isfara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above Tajikistan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Area321.2 sq mi (832.0 km²)
Population Density853/sq mi
Coordinates40.1265°N, 70.6253°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"
80% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (May) 1.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

387 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jul 19, 2011 16 km NNE of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 67 km
May 3, 2017 29 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M6.0 99 km
Jan 8, 2007 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan M6.0 45 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 104 km
May 5, 2017 28 km NNW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.8 99 km
Apr 13, 2025 42 km ESE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.8 138 km
Jul 10, 2021 20 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.7 135 km
Jan 24, 2020 7 km S of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.5 131 km
Sep 5, 2002 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan M5.5 124 km
Jul 4, 2020 47 km E of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.4 124 km
Nov 3, 1990 24 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.4 140 km
Feb 20, 1995 35 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.3 115 km
Apr 26, 1991 53 km WSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.2 132 km
Jan 31, 2007 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan M5.2 46 km
Mar 22, 2024 30 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.2 138 km
Feb 2, 2007 32 km SSW of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.2 144 km
Jul 21, 2007 14 km SE of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.2 133 km
Aug 20, 2010 26 km ENE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.2 136 km
May 1, 1994 14 km SE of Karakenja, Tajikistan M5.2 140 km
Oct 7, 2010 15 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in

Isfara has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Isfara

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Лицей №1 - - - -
СОШ №72 - - - -
СОШ №72 - - - -
МТМУ №34 - - - -
Лицей №5 - - - -
Муассисаи Таҳсилоти Миёнаи Умумии №6 - - - -
СОУ №1 им. А. С. Пушкина - - - -
School #69 - - - -
School #12 - - - -
Лицей №1 - - - -
СОШ №72 - - - -
СОШ №72 - - - -
МТМУ №34 - - - -
Лицей №5 - - - -
Муассисаи Таҳсилоти Миёнаи Умумии №6 - - - -
СОУ №1 им. А. С. Пушкина - - - -
School #69 - - - -
School #12 - - - -
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Museums in Isfara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Архитектурный комплекс Хазрати Баба
Городcкой музей

Farmers Markets in Isfara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Farovan
БАЗАР
БАЗАР
Бозори Чоркуҳ
Мол-бозор
Орук Базар
Пьяный базар
Тамеки
Центральный рынок г. Исфары
Центральный рынок г. Исфары

Hotels in Isfara

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ватан
Гостиница Исфара

Restaurants in Isfara

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Зафар
Меҳрубон
Ориён
Ором
Ресторан Лола
Ресторан Миразиз
Свадебный ресторан
Шашликкабоб

Cafes in Isfara

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Дилафрӯз
Шашлычная

Cinemas in Isfara

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Муборакқадам

Monuments in Isfara

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

мост ПК144+72

Dentists in Isfara

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ахтари Баланд
Табассум

Train Stations in Isfara

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Isfara

Bus Stations in Isfara

8 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Minivan station
ДЭУ Исфара
карьер
мост #4
начало объезда
объезд
склад асфальта
труба 41+66

Banks in Isfara

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orien Bank
The First MicroFinanceBank
Агроинвестбанк
Амонатбонк
Амонатбонк
Арванд
Имон Интернешнл
Ориенбонк
Ориенбонк
Эсхата
Эсхата

Shopping Malls in Isfara

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Марҳабо
Мовароуннаҳр
Пайванд
Тоҷи Заррин

Stadiums & Teams in Isfara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Isfara

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batken Airport-Medium Airport
Isfara Airport-Small Airport
Kanibadam Airport-Small Airport
Kara Kalpak Airport-Small Airport
Kokand AirportOQNSmall Airport
Sokh Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isfara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdullo Khan Mosque
Hoji Saifidin Mosque
Масчид
Масчид

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
863 m (2,832 ft)
Area
832.0 km² (321.2 mi²)
Founded
1952
Postal Code
735920
Website
isfara.tj

Around Isfara

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 7
Parks 2
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

🇹🇯 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 Isfara

What is the population of Isfara?

Isfara has a population of 274,000 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 853 people per square mile, spread across 321.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isfara?

Isfara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.5 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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