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Panjakent, Tajikistan

Sughd · Tajikistan

Panjakent is a mid-size city in Sughd, Tajikistan with a population of 35,085. Elevation: 3,274 ft (998 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

35,085 Population 13,868/sq mi density
3,274 ft Elevation 998 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Panjakent

Panjakent

Panjakent or Penjikent is a city in the Sughd province of Tajikistan on the river Zeravshan, with a population of 52,500. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city. The Sarazm Important Bird Area lies downstream of the city on the tugay-vegetated floodplain of the river.

People

Population35,085
Density13,868/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation3,274 ft (998 m)
Population35,085
Population Density13,868 / sq mi
Elevation3,274 ft (998 m)
Coordinates39.4952°, 67.6093°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceSughd
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (424 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)

About Panjakent

Panjakent is a mid-size city in Tajikistan (Sughd) with a population of 35,085. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet (998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Panjakent

Panjakent 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 376 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 34.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 67.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 47.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.9
Panjakent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Tajikistan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,274 ft (998 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density13,868/sq mi
Coordinates39.4952°N, 67.6093°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 29, 2025.

May 26, 2013 22 km N of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 57 km
Jan 18, 2001 7 km ESE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 149 km
Apr 20, 2000 17 km E of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.3 140 km
Sep 29, 2017 36 km SSE of Jizzax, Uzbekistan M5.1 50 km
Dec 25, 1999 12 km ENE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.0 140 km
Mar 27, 2004 20 km ENE of Istaravshan, Tajikistan M5.0 148 km
Oct 31, 1999 18 km NE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M5.0 134 km
Apr 5, 2016 Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border region M5.0 61 km
May 10, 2009 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan M5.0 140 km
Dec 26, 1993 11 km NW of Vahdat, Tajikistan M5.0 149 km
Mar 23, 2001 5 km NNW of Tursunzoda, Tajikistan M4.9 116 km
Mar 31, 2003 39 km SE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.8 39 km
Apr 21, 2012 24 km NNE of G‘uzor, Uzbekistan M4.8 133 km
Jan 11, 2010 10 km W of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.7 10 km
Feb 2, 1995 21 km SSW of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.6 22 km
Jan 12, 2020 13 km NNW of Zomin Shaharchasi, Uzbekistan M4.6 88 km
Jun 10, 1993 13 km SSE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.6 13 km
Apr 22, 2000 9 km SE of Chelak, Uzbekistan M4.6 70 km
Aug 8, 2016 31 km NE of Bulung’ur Shahri, Uzbekistan M4.6 50 km
Apr 22, 1992 5 km ENE of Panjakent, Tajikistan M4.6 6 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Panjakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Panjakent

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secondary school number 30
High school № 15
High school № 29
Средняя школа №3 им. Н. Крупской
High school № 71
Гимназия №1
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Radio Stations near Panjakent

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Panjakent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical and cultural museum of Panjakent
Rudaki History Museum
Sarazm Museum

Farmers Markets in Panjakent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Bazaar
Vegetable and fruit market

Hotels in Panjakent

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beshazor
Hotel "Intourist"
Hotel Rudaki
Hotel Sugd
Inn Sogdiana
Panjakent Plaza
Parviz Hotel
Sarazm Plaza
Tohirion Hotel
Umariyon
Zarafshon

Restaurants in Panjakent

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5500 Sarazm
Devashtij
Dilovara
Dusti
Istiklol
Istiqlol
Rohat
Мухиддин чойхона
Обод

Cafes in Panjakent

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choihona
Safina
Ошхонаи Сумая
Чайхана
Чойхонаи Абдучаббор

Cinemas in Panjakent

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

кинотеатр "Деваштич"

Monuments in Panjakent

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

monument of “Firdavsi”

Theme Parks in Panjakent

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parki Rudaki

Bus Stations in Panjakent

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asian Express Bus to Dushanbe
minibus to artuch
Panjakent Car Station
Ruknobod/Shurcha Minibuses

Gas Stations in Panjakent

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TJ #12556865295
TJ #5801052353
TJ #5801064955
TJ #6396622821
TJ #6436413486

Banks in Panjakent

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amonatbonk
Oriyon Bank
Бонки Эсхата

Stadiums & Teams in Panjakent

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Panjakent

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Samarkand International AirportSKDLarge Airport
Chambel AirportSmall Airport
Penjikent AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Panjakent

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Proto-urban Site of SarazmCultural2010

Churches & Religious Organizations in Panjakent

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Центральная мечеть им. "Олими Додхо"

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
996 m (3,268 ft)
Area
6.6 km² (2.5 mi²)
Postal Code
735500

🇹🇯 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Panjakent

Proto-urban Site of Sarazm
Cultural · inscribed 2010
Sarazm, which means “where the land begins”, is an archaeological site bearing testimony to the development of human settlements in Central Asia, from the 4th millennium BCE to the end of the 3rd millennium BCE. The ruins demonstrate the early development of p...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Panjakent

What is the population of Panjakent?

Panjakent has a population of 35,085 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 13,868 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panjakent?

Panjakent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

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