Shovot Population 2026

Shovot has a population of 26,950, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Xorazm Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,950

Rank in Uzbekistan

#71

Coordinates

41.66°N, 60.29°E

~95 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

744 km

462 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xorazm Region

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Urganch	145,000	#15
Xiva	115,000	#19
Gurlan	50,900	#41
Qo’shko’pir	17,800	#105
Hazorasp	17,643	#106
Druzhba	16,800	#108

Cities near Shovot

Qo’shko’pir17,800 people · ~15 km away
Gurlan50,900 people · ~22 km away
Urganch145,000 people · ~30 km away
Xiva115,000 people · ~31 km away
Beruniy66,090 people · ~38 km away
Manghit33,200 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shovot?

Shovot has a population of 26,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Shovot in?

Shovot is located in Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan.

Is Shovot the capital of Uzbekistan?

No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 744 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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