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Nukus overview
Nukus (orange) and the other large cities of Uzbekistan
Nukus lies in Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan at 42.46°N, 59.61°E, about 67 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Samarkand (UTC+5); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Samarkand (595,200) and larger than Fergana (299,200). The largest city in Uzbekistan is Tashkent with 1,978,028 people; the capital, Tashkent, has 1,978,028.
The national capital, Tashkent, is about 806 km away; the nearest large city is Xo‘jayli Shahri, 14 km from Nukus.
Uzbekistan as a whole has a live population of 37,918,208 (+1.8% a year) and ranks #43 of 238 countries — see the Uzbekistan population page for the full statistics and the Uzbekistan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Nukus
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Xo‘jayli Shahri Karakalpakstan | 14 km | 67,800 |
| Qŭnghirot Karakalpakstan | 90 km | 80,090 |
| Beruniy Karakalpakstan | 127 km | 66,090 |
| Urganch Xorazm Region | 132 km | 145,000 |
| Xiva Xorazm Region | 135 km | 115,000 |
Largest cities in Uzbekistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nukus?
Nukus has about 332,500 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Nukus the capital of Uzbekistan?
No. The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent (1,978,028 people), about 806 km away. Nukus is the 5th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Nukus compared with the rest of Uzbekistan?
Its 332,500 residents are 0.9% of the 37,918,208 people living in Uzbekistan today. Tashkent is larger with 1,978,028 people.
Where is Nukus?
In Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, at latitude 42.46 and longitude 59.61, 67 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Xo‘jayli Shahri (14 km), Qŭnghirot (90 km), Beruniy (127 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Nukus Population 2026 — Uzbekistan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/uzbekistan/nukus/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/uzbekistan/nukus/">Nukus Population 2026 — Uzbekistan</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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