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Shahritus, Tajikistan

Khatlon Province · Tajikistan

Shahritus is a small city in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan with a population of 13,042. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

13,042 Population 171/sq mi density
1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
7.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Shahritus

Shahritus

Shahritus is a town in Khatlon Region, southwestern Tajikistan. Situated on the river Kofarnihon, the city was founded in 1938. Its population is 17,200. It is the seat of the Shahritus District.

People

Population13,042
Density171/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain7.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population13,042
Population Density171 / sq mi
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates37.2621°, 68.1385°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceKhatlon Province
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation7.0 inches (177 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shahritus

Shahritus is a small city in Tajikistan (Khatlon Province) with a population of 13,042. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Climate in Shahritus

Shahritus 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 165 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.3
Shahritus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Tajikistan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area76.3 sq mi (197.5 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates37.2621°N, 68.1385°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.0"
82% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

386 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 95 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 61 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 25 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 61 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 104 km
Jan 2, 2001 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.3 148 km
May 12, 2022 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan M5.3 135 km
Jun 22, 2007 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan M5.3 68 km
Jan 22, 2013 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.2 121 km
Sep 25, 2012 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.2 145 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 43 km
Dec 17, 1992 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan M5.2 73 km
Aug 3, 1999 15 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.2 145 km
Nov 10, 2013 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan M5.2 144 km
Oct 25, 1998 35 km NNW of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.1 100 km
Oct 30, 2000 8 km NNW of Yang? Qal‘ah, Afghanistan M5.1 131 km
Mar 5, 1994 24 km SW of Kunduz, Afghanistan M5.1 89 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 128 km
May 10, 2009 18 km WSW of Denov, Uzbekistan M5.0 115 km
Jan 20, 1999 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in

Shahritus has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 38°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Shahritus

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Shahritus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Khoja Mashad Museum

Farmers Markets in Shahritus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Bazaar
Kabodiyon Market

Hotels in Shahritus

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chor Bed Hotel
Hotel Umed
Marhabo Hotel
Shahrituz Hotel

Train Stations in Shahritus

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shahrtuz Train Station
Хошады

Bus Stations in Shahritus

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shared Taxi to Uzbekistan border
TJ #1164490438

Gas Stations in Shahritus

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TJ #1169701404
TJ #1171523587
Бахор Ойл

Banks in Shahritus

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

amonatbonk

Airports Near Shahritus

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Dusti AirfieldSmall Airport
Dzharkurgan East AirportSmall Airport
Kakaydy AirportSmall Airport
Surkhany AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shahritus

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Tugay forests of the Tigrovaya Balka Nature ReserveNatural2023

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shahritus

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Масжид

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
367 m (1,204 ft)
Postal Code
735180

🇹🇯 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 Shahritus

Tugay forests of the Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve
Natural · inscribed 2023
This property is located between the Vakhsh and Panj rivers in southwestern Tajikistan. The Reserve includes extensive riparian tugay ecosystems, the sandy Kashka-Kum desert, the Buritau peak, as well as the Hodja-Kaziyon mountains. The property is composed of...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shahritus

What is the population of Shahritus?

Shahritus has a population of 13,042 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 171 people per square mile, spread across 76.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shahritus?

Shahritus 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 86°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.0 inches.

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