Koson Population 2026

Koson has a population of 68,900, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Qashqadaryo. Roughly 0.2% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

68,900

Rank in Uzbekistan

#29

Coordinates

39.04°N, 65.58°E

~347 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

396 km

246 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qashqadaryo

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Qarshi	278,300	#8
Shahrisabz	142,700	#17
Kitob	40,800	#47
Muborak	30,100	#61
G‘uzor	24,500	#88
Chiroqchi	19,356	#100
Beshkent	18,900	#101

Cities near Koson

Beshkent18,900 people · ~25 km away
Qarshi278,300 people · ~26 km away
Muborak30,100 people · ~44 km away
G‘uzor24,500 people · ~74 km away
Chiroqchi19,356 people · ~85 km away
Oqtosh38,307 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Koson?

Koson has a population of 68,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Koson in?

Koson is located in Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan.

Is Koson the capital of Uzbekistan?

No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 396 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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