Yangiyer Population 2026
Yangiyer has a population of 44,200, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Sirdaryo Region. Roughly 0.1% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,200
Rank in Uzbekistan
#44
Coordinates
40.27°N, 68.82°E
~314 m elevation · Asia/Tashkent
Distance to capital (Tashkent)
115 km
71 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sirdaryo Region
Cities near Yangiyer
- Guliston90,398 people · ~25 km away
- Dashtobod36,500 people · ~32 km away
- Bekobod96,900 people · ~38 km away
- Zomin Shaharchasi27,077 people · ~50 km away
- Sirdaryo28,800 people · ~65 km away
- Gagarin Shahri24,856 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yangiyer?
Yangiyer has a population of 44,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Uzbekistan.
What region is Yangiyer in?
Yangiyer is located in Sirdaryo Region, Uzbekistan.
Is Yangiyer the capital of Uzbekistan?
No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 115 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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