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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Bukhara | 280,187 | #7 |
| Kogon Shahri | 62,300 | #33 |
| G’ijduvon Shahri | 43,400 | #46 |
| Uchkuduk | 26,800 | #73 |
| Shofirkon Shahri | 26,527 | #74 |
| Vobkent Shahri | 17,800 | #104 |
Cities near Karakul’
- Bukhara280,187 people · ~58 km away
- Kogon Shahri62,300 people · ~65 km away
- Vobkent Shahri17,800 people · ~77 km away
- Shofirkon Shahri26,527 people · ~87 km away
- G’ijduvon Shahri43,400 people · ~96 km away
- Muborak30,100 people · ~118 km away
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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