Largest Cities in Tajikistan

Top 65 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Tajikistan

1 Dushanbe 04 679,400

2 Isfara 03 274,000

3 Istaravshan 03 273,500

4 Kŭlob 02 214,700

5 Konibodom 03 211,100

6 Khujand 03 191,000

7 Bokhtar 02 110,800

8 Qayroqqum 03 49,200

9 Vahdat RR 45,693

10 Tursunzoda RR 37,000

11 Buston 03 36,900

12 Panjakent 03 35,085

13 Zarhalol 02 30,689

14 Khorugh 01 30,500

15 Muchun 03 27,835

16 Ishqoshim 01 26,000

17 Hisor RR 23,978

18 Boshkengash 04 23,696

19 Dalyoni Bolo 03 23,670

20 Shahriston 03 22,903

21 Danghara 02 22,824

22 Moskovskiy 02 22,100

23 Farkhor 02 21,736

24 Hulbuk 02 21,736

25 Chubek 02 19,563

26 Kolkhozobod 02 18,476

27 Norak 02 18,122

28 Istiqlol 03 17,600

29 Yovon 02 17,471

30 Proletar 03 16,441

31 Vakhsh 02 15,215

32 Nov 03 13,833

33 Ghonchí 03 13,700

34 Amondara 03 13,380

35 Adrasmon 03 13,372

36 Bŭston 03 13,043

37 Shahritus 02 13,042

38 Mŭ’minobod 02 11,955

39 Shaydon 03 11,705

40 Murghob 01 10,815

41 Rasht RR 10,771

42 Ismoili Somoní 02 10,500

43 Avzikent 02 10,373

44 Nijoní 03 10,350

45 Abdurahmoni Jomí 02 9,943

46 Khodzha-Maston RR 9,781

47 Dŭstí 02 8,700

48 Sovet 02 8,695

49 Gharavŭtí 02 8,474

50 Pakhtakoron 03 8,220

51 Panj 02 8,019

52 20-solagii Istiḳlolijati Toçikiston 02 8,000

53 Bokhtariyon 02 7,900

54 Roghun RR 7,731

55 Kirov 02 7,696

56 Obigarm RR 7,400

57 Chorbogh 03 6,357

58 Tavildara RR 6,071

59 Konsoy 03 6,000

60 Orzu 02 5,988

61 Sarikhosor 02 5,894

62 Jilikŭl 02 5,434

63 Shahrinav RR 5,385

64 Novobod RR 5,352

65 Panji Poyon 02 5,303

The largest cities in Tajikistan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dushanbe leads with a population of 679,400, followed by Isfara and Istaravshan. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 5 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Dushanbe's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 03 has 5 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,220 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,652,700.

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