Shahriston Population 2026
Shahriston has a population of 22,903, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Sughd. Roughly 0.2% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,903
Rank in Tajikistan
#20
Coordinates
39.77°N, 68.81°E
~1,438 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe
Distance to capital (Dushanbe)
138 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sughd
Cities near Shahriston
- Dalyoni Bolo23,670 people · ~16 km away
- Istaravshan273,500 people · ~23 km away
- Muchun27,835 people · ~34 km away
- Proletar16,441 people · ~73 km away
- Khujand191,000 people · ~89 km away
- Buston36,900 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shahriston?
Shahriston has a population of 22,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Tajikistan.
What region is Shahriston in?
Shahriston is located in Sughd, Tajikistan.
Is Shahriston the capital of Tajikistan?
No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 138 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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