Zarhalol Population 2026
Zarhalol has a population of 30,689, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Khatlon Province. Roughly 0.3% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,689
Rank in Tajikistan
#13
Coordinates
37.46°N, 68.17°E
~414 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe
Distance to capital (Dushanbe)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khatlon Province
| City | Population | Rank in Tajikistan |
|---|---|---|
| Kŭlob | 214,700 | #4 |
| Bokhtar | 110,800 | #7 |
| Danghara | 22,824 | #21 |
| Moskovskiy | 22,100 | #22 |
| Hulbuk | 21,736 | #23 |
| Farkhor | 21,736 | #24 |
| Chubek | 19,563 | #25 |
| Kolkhozobod | 18,476 | #26 |
Cities near Zarhalol
- Moskovskiy22,100 people · ~40 km away
- Kolkhozobod18,476 people · ~45 km away
- Bokhtar110,800 people · ~68 km away
- Farkhor21,736 people · ~109 km away
- Tursunzoda37,000 people · ~117 km away
- Yovon17,471 people · ~121 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zarhalol?
Zarhalol has a population of 30,689 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Tajikistan.
What region is Zarhalol in?
Zarhalol is located in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan.
Is Zarhalol the capital of Tajikistan?
No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 131 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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