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Orzu, Tajikistan

Khatlon Province · Tajikistan

Orzu is a small city in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan with a population of 5,988. Elevation: 1,362 ft (415 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,988 Population 11/sq mi density
1,362 ft Elevation 415 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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People

Population5,988
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Population5,988
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Coordinates37.5582°, 68.8195°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceKhatlon Province
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Orzu

Orzu is a small city in Tajikistan (Khatlon Province) with a population of 5,988. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet (415 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Orzu

Orzu has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F 1.3° / 10.5° 0.0
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 2.3° / 12.8° 0.0
Mar 13°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.8° 0.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.1° / 25.2° 0.0
May 23.4°C / 74°F 15.9° / 30.8° 0.0
Jun 28°C / 82°F 19.6° / 36.4° 0.0
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 21.1° / 37.8° 0.0
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 18.7° / 36.1° 0.0
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.1° / 32.2° 0.0
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 9.4° / 25.7° 0.0
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17.5° 0.0
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F 1.6° / 10.8° 0.0
Orzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Tajikistan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area522.2 sq mi (1,352.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates37.5582°N, 68.8195°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

628 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 125 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 125 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 34 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 134 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 50 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 37 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 48 km
Jun 22, 2007 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan M5.3 30 km
Aug 3, 2010 28 km ENE of Norak, Tajikistan M5.2 123 km
Jan 22, 2013 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.2 136 km
Dec 17, 1992 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan M5.2 19 km
Sep 25, 2012 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.2 147 km
Jan 26, 2016 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.2 129 km
Nov 10, 2013 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan M5.2 95 km
Aug 15, 2021 40 km ESE of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.2 116 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 85 km
Oct 30, 2000 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan M5.1 67 km
Jun 29, 1998 31 km ENE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.1 122 km
Oct 25, 1998 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.1 126 km
Jan 1, 2000 29 km SSE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in

Orzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Orzu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar
бозор
Торговый Комплекс "Бахор"

Bus Stations in Orzu

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Радиостанция

Gas Stations in Orzu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TJ #6879730005

Airports Near Orzu

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Farkhor Air Base-Medium Airport
Danghara Airport-Small Airport
Dusti Airfield-Small Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar North Airport-Small Airport
Khwaja Ghar South Airport-Small Airport
Panj Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe

🇹🇯 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 Orzu

What is the population of Orzu?

Orzu has a population of 5,988 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 522.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Orzu?

Orzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.

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