Beshkent Population 2026

Beshkent has a population of 18,900, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Qashqadaryo. Roughly 0.1% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

Location of Beshkent (capital Tashkent shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,900

Rank in Uzbekistan

#101

Coordinates

38.82°N, 65.65°E

~355 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

407 km

253 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qashqadaryo

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Qarshi	278,300	#8
Shahrisabz	142,700	#17
Koson	68,900	#29
Kitob	40,800	#47
Muborak	30,100	#61
G‘uzor	24,500	#88
Chiroqchi	19,356	#100

Cities near Beshkent

Qarshi278,300 people · ~13 km away
Koson68,900 people · ~25 km away
G‘uzor24,500 people · ~56 km away
Muborak30,100 people · ~65 km away
Chiroqchi19,356 people · ~83 km away
Shahrisabz142,700 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beshkent?

Beshkent has a population of 18,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Beshkent in?

Beshkent is located in Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan.

Is Beshkent the capital of Uzbekistan?

No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 407 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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