Istaravshan Population 2026
Istaravshan has a population of 273,500, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Sughd. Roughly 2.5% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 2.5× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
273,500
Rank in Tajikistan
#3
Coordinates
39.91°N, 69.00°E
~979 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe
Distance to capital (Dushanbe)
154 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sughd
Cities near Istaravshan
- Muchun27,835 people · ~16 km away
- Dalyoni Bolo23,670 people · ~18 km away
- Shahriston22,903 people · ~23 km away
- Proletar16,441 people · ~51 km away
- Khujand191,000 people · ~67 km away
- Buston36,900 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Istaravshan?
Istaravshan has a population of 273,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Tajikistan.
What region is Istaravshan in?
Istaravshan is located in Sughd, Tajikistan.
Is Istaravshan the capital of Tajikistan?
No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 154 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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