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Tashkent overview
Tashkent (orange) and the other large cities of Uzbekistan
Tashkent lies in Uzbekistan at 41.26°N, 69.22°E, about 424 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Tashkent (UTC+5); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Uzbekistan: the next largest cities are Andijon (747,800), Namangan (713,220), Samarkand (595,200). Together, the three largest cities hold 9.1% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Chirchiq, about 38 km away, followed by Olmaliq (57 km).
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 Tashkent
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Chirchiq Tashkent Region | 38 km | 162,800 |
| Olmaliq Tashkent Region | 57 km | 133,400 |
| Angren Tashkent Region | 82 km | 191,300 |
| Guliston Sirdaryo Region | 93 km | 90,398 |
| Bekobod Tashkent Region | 116 km | 96,900 |
| Beshariq Fergana | 149 km | 96,900 |
| Qo‘qon Fergana | 167 km | 259,700 |
| Jizzax Jizzakh Region | 172 km | 179,200 |
Largest cities in Uzbekistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tashkent?
Tashkent has about 1,978,028 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Tashkent the capital of Uzbekistan?
Yes — Tashkent is the national capital of Uzbekistan.
How big is Tashkent compared with the rest of Uzbekistan?
Its 1,978,028 residents are 5.2% of the 37,918,208 people living in Uzbekistan today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Tashkent?
In Uzbekistan, at latitude 41.26 and longitude 69.22, 424 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Chirchiq (38 km), Olmaliq (57 km), Angren (82 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Tashkent Population 2026 — Uzbekistan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/uzbekistan/tashkent/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/uzbekistan/tashkent/">Tashkent 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.