Khorugh Population 2026

Khorugh has a population of 30,500, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Gorno-Badakhshan. Roughly 0.3% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,500

Rank in Tajikistan

#14

Coordinates

37.49°N, 71.55°E

~2,089 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe

Distance to capital (Dushanbe)

269 km

167 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gorno-Badakhshan

City	Population	Rank in Tajikistan
Ishqoshim	26,000	#16

Cities near Khorugh

Ishqoshim26,000 people · ~85 km away
Kŭlob214,700 people · ~163 km away
Chubek19,563 people · ~164 km away
Hulbuk21,736 people · ~172 km away
Farkhor21,736 people · ~190 km away
Danghara22,824 people · ~206 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khorugh?

Khorugh has a population of 30,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Tajikistan.

What region is Khorugh in?

Khorugh is located in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan.

Is Khorugh the capital of Tajikistan?

No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 269 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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