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Khorugh, Tajikistan

Gorno-Badakhshan · Tajikistan

Khorugh is a mid-size city in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan with a population of 30,500. Elevation: 6,854 ft (2,089 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,500 Population 3,400/sq mi density
6,854 ft Elevation 2,089 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Khorugh

Khorugh

Khorog, also Khorugh or Kharagh, is the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. It is also the capital of the Shughnon District of Gorno-Badakhshan. It has a population of 30,500.

People

Population30,500
Density3,400/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation6,854 ft (2,089 m)
Population30,500
Population Density3,400 / sq mi
Elevation6,854 ft (2,089 m)
Coordinates37.4904°, 71.5534°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceGorno-Badakhshan
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (309 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.4 inches (16 cm)

About Khorugh

Khorugh is a mid-size city in Tajikistan (Gorno-Badakhshan) with a population of 30,500. The city sits at an elevation of 6,854 feet (2,089 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Khorugh

Khorugh has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.1°C / 21°F -11.1° / -1.1° 0.0
Feb -3.6°C / 26°F -8.5° / 1.4° 0.0
Mar 3°C / 37°F -1.3° / 7.3° 0.0
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F 5.5° / 15.9° 0.0
May 15.2°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.6° 0.0
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 12.3° / 26.8° 0.0
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 15.3° / 30.3° 0.0
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 14.6° / 30.8° 0.0
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 10.3° / 26.7° 0.0
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 4.5° / 18.4° 0.0
Nov 5°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.3° 0.0
Dec -2°C / 28°F -6.3° / 2.4° 0.0
Khorugh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,854 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below Tajikistan avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,854 ft (2,089 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²)
Population Density3,400/sq mi
Coordinates37.4904°N, 71.5534°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,036 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 145 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 138 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 134 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 118 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 119 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 135 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 139 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 132 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 111 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 121 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 138 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 120 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 139 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 139 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 135 km
Feb 5, 1990 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 56 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 146 km
Sep 18, 1993 29 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.3 119 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 141 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.3 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Wettest
May 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.2 in

Khorugh has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Khorugh

Institution Type Founded Website
Khorog State University University - ,
University of Central Asia University - Visit →
University of Central Asia - Khorog Campus University - Visit →

Schools in Khorugh

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Мактаби №14 - - - -
School #11 - - - -
Мактаби санъати ш. Хоргуғ ба номи Қурбоншо Ноёбшоев - - - -
School No. 6 Nosiri Khusrav (Lenin School) - - - -
School №2 - - - -
Shirinshoh Shohtemur School #12 - - - -
Art School - - - -
School №3 - - - -
Aga-Khan lycee - - - -
Presidential school - - - -
School №7 - - - -
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Museums in Khorugh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pamir Museum

Libraries in Khorugh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Khorugh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Afghan Bazaar
Khorog Central Marketplace

Hotels in Khorugh

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B&B MIR
Bomi Jahon Hotel
Delhi Darbar
Hotel of National bank of Tajikistan
Hotel Pamir
Hotel Solim
Kivekas
Mini Hotel Gulakeken Seron
Pamir Alibaba Hotel
Pamir Palace
shahboz
Siren
Zafar
Zarya Hotel
Лал

Restaurants in Khorugh

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaq Chaq
Choi Khona
Delhi Darbar
Joy
Kurutob Cafe
Parinen
Plov center
Restaurant in garden
Siren
Solim
Upstairs stolovaya (cafeteria)
World Cuisine
Марко-Поло
Узбекистон
Шугнон

Cafes in Khorugh

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bob Zamin
Luni
Panorama City
prashkiyk
Shaurma
Лал

Theatres in Khorugh

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mehrubon Nazarov Regional Theatre
Summer Theatre

Castles in Khorugh

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kafir-Qal'a

Clinics in Khorugh

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Khorugh City Health Centre

Dentists in Khorugh

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TJ #11096467705
TJ #11096473205
TJ #6536282585

Bus Stations in Khorugh

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TJ #9371867749
TJ #9875466447
TJ #9875466456

Gas Stations in Khorugh

19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Niyatbek
Patrol Station
Petrol Station
Sharq
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TJ #11096500805
TJ #11096503105
TJ #11096534305
TJ #11108979305
TJ #12073715399
TJ #12230049167
TJ #173527763
TJ #3650009712
TJ #375191548
TJ #4237372095
TJ #4237453091
TJ #4237473790
TJ #4237477692
TJ #4863293523

Banks in Khorugh

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agrobank
Amonatbank
Dushanbe City
Dushanbe City
First MicroFinanceBank
National Bank of Tajikistan in GBAO
Oriyon Bank
Амонатбонк
Амонатбонк
Амонатбонк
Амонатбонк
Арванд
Бонки Эсхата
ССБ

Gyms in Khorugh

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Спортивный клуб

Stadiums & Teams in Khorugh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Khorugh

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khorog Airport-Small Airport
Sheghnan AirportSGASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khorugh

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ismaili Jamatkhana
Ostun
место поклонения

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
2,123 m (6,966 ft)
Postal Code
736000

🇹🇯 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 Khorugh

What is the population of Khorugh?

Khorugh has a population of 30,500 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 3,400 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khorugh?

Khorugh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches, with 6.4 inches of snow.

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