Oqtosh Population 2026
Oqtosh has a population of 38,307, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Samarqand Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,307
Rank in Uzbekistan
#49
Coordinates
39.92°N, 65.93°E
~462 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
315 km
196 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Samarqand Region
| City | Population | Rank in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Samarkand | 595,200 | #4 |
| Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri | 90,600 | #24 |
| Urgut Shahri | 65,300 | #32 |
| Bulung’ur Shahri | 29,200 | #63 |
| Payshamba Shahri | 24,772 | #86 |
| Juma Shahri | 21,500 | #94 |
| Chelak | 16,727 | #109 |
Cities near Oqtosh
- Yangirabot17,000 people · ~12 km away
- Payshamba Shahri24,772 people · ~28 km away
- Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri90,600 people · ~29 km away
- Navoiy144,158 people · ~50 km away
- Juma Shahri21,500 people · ~67 km away
- Nurota32,300 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oqtosh?
Oqtosh has a population of 38,307 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Oqtosh in?
Oqtosh is located in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan.
Is Oqtosh the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 315 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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