Norak Population 2026

Norak has a population of 18,122, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Khatlon Province. Roughly 0.2% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Norak (capital Dushanbe shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,122
Rank in Tajikistan
#27
Coordinates
38.39°N, 69.32°E
~660 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe
Distance to capital (Dushanbe)
50 km
31 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Khatlon Province

CityPopulationRank in Tajikistan
Kŭlob214,700#4
Bokhtar110,800#7
Zarhalol30,689#13
Danghara22,824#21
Moskovskiy22,100#22
Hulbuk21,736#23
Farkhor21,736#24
Chubek19,563#25

Cities near Norak

FAQ

What is the population of Norak?
Norak has a population of 18,122 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Tajikistan.
What region is Norak in?
Norak is located in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan.
Is Norak the capital of Tajikistan?
No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 50 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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