Chelak Population 2026
Chelak has a population of 16,727, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Samarqand Region. It is about 118× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,727
Rank in Uzbekistan
#109
Coordinates
39.92°N, 66.86°E
~607 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
249 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Samarqand Region
| City | Population | Rank in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | 595,200 | #4 |
| Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri | 90,600 | #24 |
| Urgut Shahri | 65,300 | #32 |
| Oqtosh | 38,307 | #49 |
| Bulung’ur Shahri | 29,200 | #63 |
| Payshamba Shahri | 24,772 | #86 |
| Juma Shahri | 21,500 | #94 |
Cities near Chelak
- Juma Shahri21,500 people · ~28 km away
- Samarkand595,200 people · ~31 km away
- Bulung’ur Shahri29,200 people · ~39 km away
- Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri90,600 people · ~51 km away
- Payshamba Shahri24,772 people · ~55 km away
- G’allaorol Shahri24,700 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chelak?
Chelak has a population of 16,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Chelak in?
Chelak is located in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan.
Is Chelak the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 249 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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