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Istiqlol, Tajikistan

Sughd · Tajikistan

Istiqlol is a small city in Sughd, Tajikistan with a population of 17,600. Elevation: 3,924 ft (1,196 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

17,600 Population 73/sq mi density
3,924 ft Elevation 1,196 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Istiqlol

Istiqlol

Istiqlol is a city in Tajikistan, located in Sughd Region. Istiqlol is a city of regional subordination, administratively subordinated to the regional capital of Khujand.

People

Population17,600
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Population17,600
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Coordinates40.5702°, 69.6418°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceSughd
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)

About Istiqlol

Istiqlol is a small city in Tajikistan (Sughd) with a population of 17,600. The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet (1,196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Istiqlol

Istiqlol has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 369 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -9.7° / 12° 25.8
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F -7.7° / 19.2° 49.2
Mar 9.7°C / 49°F -2.4° / 24.4° 59.6
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 2.1° / 30.4° 42.6
May 21.3°C / 70°F 8.1° / 35.7° 34.1
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 15° / 41.5° 7.0
Jul 30.9°C / 88°F 18.5° / 43.2° 10.5
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 14.2° / 41° 6.7
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 10° / 36.1° 4.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 1.5° / 27.9° 23.5
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -5° / 23.1° 39.1
Dec 1.9°C / 35°F -10.6° / 16° 67.1
Istiqlol experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below Tajikistan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,924 ft (1,196 m)
Area241.9 sq mi (626.6 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates40.5702°N, 69.6418°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 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 M6.0 103 km
Mar 22, 2023 46 km NNW of Novobod, Tajikistan M5.8 134 km
May 24, 2013 11 km N of Bo‘ka, Uzbekistan M5.3 55 km
Jan 31, 2007 27 km W of Vorukh, Tajikistan M5.2 99 km
Jun 24, 2008 3 km SE of Batken, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 118 km
Mar 27, 2004 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan M5.0 76 km
Jan 5, 1992 5 km E of Pop, Uzbekistan M5.0 133 km
Dec 6, 2013 26 km SE of Buston, Tajikistan M5.0 61 km
Apr 16, 2016 17 km NW of Pop, Uzbekistan M4.8 123 km
Mar 13, 2019 18 km WSW of Saryaghash, Kazakhstan M4.8 110 km
Jan 2, 1992 22 km ENE of Qo?qon, Uzbekistan M4.8 129 km
May 14, 1995 13 km ENE of Vorukh, Tajikistan M4.8 120 km
May 26, 1994 26 km E of Isfana, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 87 km
Feb 3, 2017 12 km N of Batken, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 108 km
Jul 29, 1999 25 km NW of Aydarken, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 136 km
Feb 3, 2000 41 km E of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 85 km
Aug 3, 1990 11 km SSE of Yaypan, Uzbekistan M4.7 108 km
Dec 12, 1992 14 km SSE of Buston, Tajikistan M4.7 51 km
Oct 18, 1999 14 km SSE of B?ston, Tajikistan M4.6 28 km
Aug 9, 1992 31 km ESE of Suluktu, Kyrgyzstan M4.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Istiqlol has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Istiqlol

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Средння школа №2 им. Садриддина Айни
Средняя школа №1 им. В.И. Ленина
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Monuments in Istiqlol

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Рудаки
Сомани

Clinics in Istiqlol

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TJ #6634246877

Dentists in Istiqlol

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TJ #6634247293

Banks in Istiqlol

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amonatbank

Airports Near Istiqlol

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khujand International AirportLBDLarge Airport
Tashkent International AirportTASLarge Airport
Tashkent-Khumo International AirportTVTMedium Airport
Aranchi AirfieldSmall Airport
Razzakov AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
1,050 m (3,445 ft)
Postal Code
735731

🇹🇯 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 Istiqlol

What is the population of Istiqlol?

Istiqlol has a population of 17,600 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 241.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Istiqlol?

Istiqlol 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 76°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

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