Karakul’ Population 2026

Karakul’ has a population of 22,487, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Bukhara. Roughly 0.1% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

TashkentKarakul’
Location of Karakul’ (capital Tashkent shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
22,487
Rank in Uzbekistan
#92
Coordinates
39.53°N, 63.83°E
~199 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
495 km
307 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bukhara

CityPopulationRank in Uzbekistan
Bukhara280,187#7
Kogon Shahri62,300#33
G’ijduvon Shahri43,400#46
Uchkuduk26,800#73
Shofirkon Shahri26,527#74
Vobkent Shahri17,800#104

Cities near Karakul’

FAQ

What is the population of Karakul’?
Karakul’ has a population of 22,487 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Karakul’ in?
Karakul’ is located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Is Karakul’ the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 495 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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