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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Uzbekistan
Samarkand595,200#4
Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri90,600#24
Urgut Shahri65,300#32
Oqtosh38,307#49
Bulung’ur Shahri29,200#63
Payshamba Shahri24,772#86
Juma Shahri21,500#94

Cities near Chelak

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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