Istiqlol Population 2026

Istiqlol has a population of 17,600, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Sughd. Roughly 0.2% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.

Location of Istiqlol (capital Dushanbe shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,600

Rank in Tajikistan

#28

Coordinates

40.57°N, 69.64°E

~1,196 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe

Distance to capital (Dushanbe)

238 km

148 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sughd

City	Population	Rank in Tajikistan
Isfara	274,000	#2
Istaravshan	273,500	#3
Konibodom	211,100	#5
Khujand	191,000	#6
Qayroqqum	49,200	#8
Buston	36,900	#11
Panjakent	35,085	#12
Muchun	27,835	#15

Cities near Istiqlol

Khujand191,000 people · ~32 km away
Qayroqqum49,200 people · ~36 km away
Buston36,900 people · ~38 km away
Proletar16,441 people · ~46 km away
Konibodom211,100 people · ~74 km away
Muchun27,835 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Istiqlol?

Istiqlol has a population of 17,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Tajikistan.

What region is Istiqlol in?

Istiqlol is located in Sughd, Tajikistan.

Is Istiqlol the capital of Tajikistan?

No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 238 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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