Qarshi Population 2026

Qarshi has a population of 278,300, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Qashqadaryo. Roughly 0.7% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 7.1× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

278,300

Rank in Uzbekistan

Coordinates

38.86°N, 65.79°E

~374 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

396 km

246 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qashqadaryo

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Shahrisabz	142,700	#17
Koson	68,900	#29
Kitob	40,800	#47
Muborak	30,100	#61
G‘uzor	24,500	#88
Chiroqchi	19,356	#100
Beshkent	18,900	#101

Cities near Qarshi

Beshkent18,900 people · ~13 km away
Koson68,900 people · ~26 km away
G‘uzor24,500 people · ~48 km away
Muborak30,100 people · ~70 km away
Chiroqchi19,356 people · ~70 km away
Shahrisabz142,700 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Qarshi?

Qarshi has a population of 278,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Qarshi in?

Qarshi is located in Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan.

Is Qarshi 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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