Shahrisabz Population 2026
Shahrisabz has a population of 142,700, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Qashqadaryo. Roughly 0.4% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,700
Rank in Uzbekistan
#17
Coordinates
39.06°N, 66.83°E
~631 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qashqadaryo
Cities near Shahrisabz
- Kitob40,800 people · ~8 km away
- Chiroqchi19,356 people · ~23 km away
- Urgut Shahri65,300 people · ~54 km away
- Samarkand595,200 people · ~67 km away
- G‘uzor24,500 people · ~70 km away
- Juma Shahri21,500 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shahrisabz?
Shahrisabz has a population of 142,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Shahrisabz in?
Shahrisabz is located in Qashqadaryo, Uzbekistan.
Is Shahrisabz the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 318 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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