Urganch Population 2026
Urganch has a population of 145,000, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Xorazm Region. Roughly 0.4% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
145,000
Rank in Uzbekistan
#15
Coordinates
41.55°N, 60.63°E
~94 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
716 km
445 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Xorazm Region
Cities near Urganch
- Beruniy66,090 people · ~18 km away
- Qo’shko’pir17,800 people · ~24 km away
- Xiva115,000 people · ~29 km away
- Shovot26,950 people · ~30 km away
- Novyy Turtkul’48,908 people · ~32 km away
- Gurlan50,900 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Urganch?
Urganch has a population of 145,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Urganch in?
Urganch is located in Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan.
Is Urganch the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 716 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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