Fergana Population 2026

Fergana has a population of 299,200, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Fergana. Roughly 0.8% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

299,200

Rank in Uzbekistan

Coordinates

40.38°N, 71.78°E

~580 m elevation · Asia/Tashkent

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

237 km

147 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fergana

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Qo‘qon	259,700	#9
Marg‘ilon	253,500	#10
Quvasoy	96,900	#21
Beshariq	96,900	#22
Quva	46,400	#43
Rishton	34,800	#53
Oltiariq	25,543	#80
Yaypan	24,900	#82

Cities near Fergana

Kirguli20,459 people · ~6 km away
Marg‘ilon253,500 people · ~11 km away
Quvasoy96,900 people · ~19 km away
Oltiariq25,543 people · ~26 km away
Quva46,400 people · ~29 km away
Rishton34,800 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fergana?

Fergana has a population of 299,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Fergana in?

Fergana is located in Fergana, Uzbekistan.

Is Fergana the capital of Uzbekistan?

No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 237 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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