Chirchiq Population 2026

Chirchiq has a population of 162,800, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Tashkent Region. Roughly 0.4% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

162,800

Rank in Uzbekistan

#14

Coordinates

41.47°N, 69.58°E

~602 m elevation · Asia/Tashkent

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

38 km

24 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tashkent Region

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Angren	191,300	#11
Olmaliq	133,400	#18
Bekobod	96,900	#23
Yangiyŭl	61,700	#35
Parkent	60,200	#36
Tŭytepa	51,400	#39
Ohangaron	37,784	#50
Piskent	34,900	#52

Cities near Chirchiq

Qibray27,750 people · ~13 km away
Parkent60,200 people · ~21 km away
Bektemir31,400 people · ~35 km away
Tashkent1,978,028 people · ~38 km away
Tŭytepa51,400 people · ~52 km away
Yangiyŭl61,700 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chirchiq?

Chirchiq has a population of 162,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Chirchiq in?

Chirchiq is located in Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan.

Is Chirchiq the capital of Uzbekistan?

No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 38 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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