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Istaravshan, Tajikistan

Sughd · Tajikistan

Istaravshan is a large city in Sughd, Tajikistan with a population of 273,500. Elevation: 3,212 ft (979 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

273,500 Population 787/sq mi density
3,212 ft Elevation 979 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
15.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Istaravshan

Istaravshan

Istaravshan is a city in Sughd Province in Tajikistan. In 2000, the Tajik government changed the name of the city from Uroteppa.

People

Population273,500
Density787/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain15.3 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Population273,500
Population Density787 / sq mi
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Coordinates39.9142°, 69.0033°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceSughd
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation15.3 inches (388 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)

About Istaravshan

Istaravshan is a large city in Tajikistan (Sughd) with a population of 273,500. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet (979 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Istaravshan

Istaravshan has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 411 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -9.3° / 15.6° 30.8
Feb 4.3°C / 40°F -8.3° / 20.8° 50.6
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F -3.5° / 24.9° 72.1
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 1.4° / 30.1° 59.1
May 19.9°C / 68°F 8.2° / 33.1° 51.1
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 13.6° / 38.8° 15.5
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 16.9° / 41.1° 10.2
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 12.9° / 39° 6.0
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 8.9° / 34° 4.6
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 1.7° / 26.5° 30.4
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -5.3° / 23.8° 43.8
Dec 2.5°C / 36°F -9.2° / 17.3° 36.6
Istaravshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below Tajikistan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area347.5 sq mi (900.0 km²)
Population Density787/sq mi
Coordinates39.9142°N, 69.0033°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.99"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 23, 2025.

Jan 8, 2007 23 km WSW of Vorukh, Tajikistan M6.0 112 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 96 km
May 26, 2013 22 km N of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 144 km
Nov 8, 1992 0 km SW of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.3 146 km
May 24, 2013 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan M5.3 112 km
Jan 31, 2007 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan M5.2 108 km
Sep 29, 2017 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan M5.1 86 km
Oct 7, 2010 15 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan M5.1 139 km
Oct 2, 1993 17 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.0 125 km
Dec 6, 2013 26 km SE of Buston, Tajikistan M5.0 80 km
Dec 26, 1993 11 km NW of Vahdat, Tajikistan M5.0 143 km
Mar 27, 2004 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan M5.0 20 km
Feb 3, 2002 4 km ESE of Roghun, Tajikistan M4.9 150 km
Oct 9, 2010 24 km NNW of Rasht, Tajikistan M4.9 132 km
Mar 31, 2003 39 km SE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.8 112 km
May 14, 1995 13 km ENE of Vorukh, Tajikistan M4.8 147 km
Jul 21, 2015 13 km NNW of Roghun, Tajikistan M4.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2000 41 km E of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 90 km
Feb 21, 2017 6 km WNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M4.7 135 km
Jan 11, 2010 10 km W of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Istaravshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Istaravshan

Institution Type Founded Website
Хунархои мардуми College - ,

Schools in Istaravshan

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №51 Ободи - - - -
7-sonli umumta'lim maktabi - - - -
Школа № 4 - - - -
Школа № 2 - - - -
Школа № 1 - - - -
Школа № 6 - - - -
Школа №20 - - - -
Тошбек - - - -
Мактаби 45 Тошбек - - - -
Гимназия 1 - - - -
Школа 36 - - - -
Школа №51 Ободи - - - -
Школа № 4 - - - -
Школа № 2 - - - -
Школа № 1 - - - -
Школа № 6 - - - -
Школа №20 - - - -
Тошбек - - - -
Мактаби 45 Тошбек - - - -
Гимназия 1 - - - -
Школа 36 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Istaravshan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Istaravshan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
History museum
History museum
Музей крепости
Музей крепости

Libraries in Istaravshan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Китобхона0.0
Китобхонаи марказии н.Гончи0.0

Farmers Markets in Istaravshan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Вещевой рынок

Hotels in Istaravshan

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheapest hotel
Hepci Hotel
Sadbarg Hotel

Restaurants in Istaravshan

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farovon
National tea house
Restaurant
Мухаббат
Ошхона
Райхон
Самтусаи зубной

Cafes in Istaravshan

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gulrez
Kurutob -Qurutob
Surushan Chaykhana
Кафе Душанбе
Ошхонаи "Билол"

Cinemas in Istaravshan

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Дунёмедиа

Monuments in Istaravshan

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flag
Lenin Monument
Герб
Минараи Баланд
Погибшим на Чернобыльской АЭС

Castles in Istaravshan

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mugteppa

Clinics in Istaravshan

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Детская поликлиника
Поликлиника 1

Dentists in Istaravshan

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Стоматология

Bus Stations in Istaravshan

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shared taxis to Dushanbe
TJ #629750399
Автостанция
Новый Автовокзал

Gas Stations in Istaravshan

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NURoil
NURoil
TJ #4002808232
TJ #5688919411
АЗС
АЗС
АЗС
АЗС "Ходжи Хаит"
АЗС Корвон
Бензин
Газ Пропан
нам попути
Фароз

Banks in Istaravshan

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Амонатбонк
Банк Эсхата

Shopping Malls in Istaravshan

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ТЦ Ходжи Хаит

Stadiums & Teams in Istaravshan

TeamLeagueDivision
Центральный стадион

Airports Near Istaravshan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khujand International AirportLBDLarge Airport
Zomin AirportOMNMedium Airport
Ayni Airport-Small Airport
Razzakov Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Istaravshan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office
Post office

Treatment Centers in Istaravshan

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Детская поликлиника
Поликлиника 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Istaravshan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Havzi-Sangin Mosque
Hazret-i-Shah Mosque
Kok Gumbes Mosque
мечеть
Мечеть Ободй
Мечеть Сари Мазор
Ободй

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
992 m (3,255 ft)
Area
900.0 km² (347.4 mi²)
Postal Code
735610
Twinned With
Krasnoyarsk

Around Istaravshan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 7
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 4
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 3
Parks 5
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Istaravshan

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Bahoriston Street

🇹🇯 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 Istaravshan

What is the population of Istaravshan?

Istaravshan has a population of 273,500 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 787 people per square mile, spread across 347.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Istaravshan?

Istaravshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

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