Largest Cities in Tajikistan

Top 70 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Tajikistan

1 Dushanbe 04 679,400
2 Khujand 03 198,700
3 Bokhtar 02 126,700
4 Kŭlob 02 106,300
5 Istaravshan 03 64,300
6 Isfara 03 54,900
7 Konibodom 03 54,400
8 Qayroqqum 03 50,200
9 Tursunzoda RR 46,700
10 Panjakent 03 43,800
11 Vahdat RR 42,800
12 Yovon 02 39,600
13 Buston 03 38,400
14 Vorukh 03 35,000
15 Khorugh 01 31,100
16 Zarhalol 02 30,689
17 Farkhor 02 27,700
18 Ishqoshim 01 26,000
19 Danghara 02 25,000
20 Muchun 03 24,840
21 Boshkengash 04 23,696
22 Dalyoni Bolo 03 23,670
23 Hisor RR 23,200
24 Shahriston 03 22,903
25 Somoniyon RR 22,600
26 Moskovskiy 02 22,100
27 Hulbuk 02 21,736
28 Nov 03 20,100
29 Chubek 02 19,563
30 Norak 02 18,950
31 Levakant 02 18,700
32 Istiqlol 03 18,700
33 Kolkhozobod 02 18,476
34 Ghafurov 03 18,400
35 Shaydon 03 16,900
36 Shahritus 02 16,700
37 Mŭ’minobod 02 16,000
38 Proletar 03 15,900
39 Abdurahmoni Jomí 02 14,600
40 Vakhsh 02 14,100
41 Panj 02 13,800
42 Ghonchí 03 13,700
43 Bŭston 03 13,600
44 Amondara 03 13,380
45 Qubodiyon 02 12,500
46 Pakhtakoron 03 11,200
47 Ismoili Somoní 02 10,500
48 Avzikent 02 10,373
49 Nijoní 03 10,350
50 Adrasmon 03 9,900
51 Rasht RR 9,800
52 Khodzha-Maston RR 9,781
53 Dŭstí 02 8,700
54 Sovet 02 8,695
55 Murghob 01 8,500
56 Gharavŭtí 02 8,474
58 Bokhtariyon 02 7,900
59 Roghun RR 7,731
60 Kirov 02 7,696
61 Obigarm RR 6,500
62 Chorbogh 03 6,357
63 Konsoy 03 6,200
64 Orzu 02 5,988
65 Tavildara RR 5,950
66 Sarikhosor 02 5,894
67 Jilikŭl 02 5,434
68 Shahrinav RR 5,385
69 Novobod RR 5,352
70 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 Khujand and Bokhtar. 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 6 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 6 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 9,900 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,175,400.

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