Samarkand Population 2026
Samarkand has a population of 595,200, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Samarqand Region. Roughly 1.6% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 3.3× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
595,200
Rank in Uzbekistan
#4
Coordinates
39.65°N, 66.96°E
~703 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
261 km
162 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Samarqand Region
| City | Population | Rank in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri | 90,600 | #24 |
| Urgut Shahri | 65,300 | #32 |
| Oqtosh | 38,307 | #49 |
| Bulung’ur Shahri | 29,200 | #63 |
| Payshamba Shahri | 24,772 | #86 |
| Juma Shahri | 21,500 | #94 |
| Chelak | 16,727 | #109 |
Cities near Samarkand
- Juma Shahri21,500 people · ~27 km away
- Bulung’ur Shahri29,200 people · ~29 km away
- Chelak16,727 people · ~31 km away
- Urgut Shahri65,300 people · ~37 km away
- Kitob40,800 people · ~60 km away
- Kattaqo’rg’on Shahri90,600 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samarkand?
Samarkand has a population of 595,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Samarkand in?
Samarkand is located in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan.
Is Samarkand the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 261 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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