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Murghob, Tajikistan
Gorno-Badakhshan · Tajikistan
Murghob is a small city in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan with a population of 10,815. Elevation: 11,834 ft (3,607 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).
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About Murghob
Murghob or Murghab is the capital of Murghob District in the Pamir Mountains of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. With a population of just under 7,500, Murghob is the only significant town in the eastern half of Gorno-Badakhshan. It is the highest town in Tajikistan at 3,650 meters above sea level. It is where the Pamir Highway crosses the Bartang river.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,815 |
| Elevation | 11,834 ft (3,607 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1702°, 73.9667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
| Country | 🇹🇯 Tajikistan |
| State / Province | Gorno-Badakhshan |
| Average Temperature | 26°F (-3°C) |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.5 inches (139 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
About Murghob
Murghob is a small city in Tajikistan (Gorno-Badakhshan) with a population of 10,815. The city sits at an elevation of 11,834 feet (3,607 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 2°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.
Climate in Murghob
Murghob 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 60 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 26.2°F |
| 51% below Tajikistan avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,834 ft (3,607 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1702°N, 73.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dushanbe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.3 in |
Murghob has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 2°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.8") and November the driest (0.2").
Schools in Murghob
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shkola-9 "Manas" | — | — | — | — |
| Мактаб музиқии бачагона | — | — | — | — |
| Boarding School | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №22 Мургаб | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Murghob
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sary Kol Bazar | |||||
| Базар, все есть |
Hotels in Murghob
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Murghob
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Murghob
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Murghob
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Murghob
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Murghob
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Murghob
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Murghob
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Murghob
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Murghab Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Murghob?
Murghob has a population of 10,815 residents and is located in Tajikistan..
What is the weather like in Murghob?
Murghob has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.5 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.