Largest Cities in Uzbekistan

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Facts about Uzbekistan

Official languages: Uzbek, Russian, Tajik
Capital: Tashkent
Area: 447,400 km²
Population: 27.9 million residents
Population density: 62.28 residents per km²
Currency: UZS
Internet TLD: .uz
ISO codes: UZ, UZB , 860
The dialing code for Uzbekistan is +998

Flag of Uzbekistan

The flag of Uzbekistan, which was adopted in 1991, consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, white and green colors. The individual stripes are separated from each other by narrow red stripes, and in the left part of the upper blue stripe there is a white crescent and twelve five-pointed stars. Uzbekistan was the first country to adopt a new flag after the collapse of the USSR, confirming the country’s sovereignty. The blue color is typical of the color of Timur, the ancient Uzbek ruler, white means peace and green symbolizes the greenery of the local landscape. Red is supposed to evoke vitality, the crescent moon traditionally signifies the Muslim faith of the population, and the twelve stars represent all the months of the Islamic calendar.

 

Flag of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is a populous state in Central Asia. Uzbekistan was declared independent in 1991 and the economy recapitalized. In the 1990s there were repeated nationality conflicts in the Fergana Valley in the east of the country and conflicts with Islamic fundamentalists. President Islom Karimov exercises an authoritarian style of government.

Biggest Cities of Uzbekistan by Population

Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country with a population of over 33 million people. The four largest cities in Uzbekistan are Tashkent, Samarkand, Namangan and Bukhara.

Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan with an estimated population of over 2.7 million people. It is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country and home to many iconic landmarks such as Amir Timur Square or Chorsu Bazaar which offer stunning views of traditional architecture or parks like Mustaqillik Maidoni for outdoor activities such as walking along scenic pathways or playing sports like football.

Samarkand is the second-largest city in Uzbekistan with around 570,000 inhabitants living in its metropolitan area. Located near Tashkent region, it has become an important educational center due to its position as home to many universities and research centers from other countries. Samarkand also offers plenty of attractions for visitors such as Registan Square or Ulugbek Observatory which offer stunning views of modern architecture or parks like Shah-i-Zinda for outdoor activities such as biking or birdwatching.

Namangan is the third-largest city in Uzbekistan with around 450,000 inhabitants living in its metropolitan area. Located near Fergana region, it has become an important industrial center due to its position as home to many factories from other countries. Namangan also offers plenty of attractions for visitors such as Namangan Museum or Suyunbaba Mausoleum which offer stunning views of traditional architecture or parks like Beshagach Park for outdoor activities such as walking along scenic pathways or playing sports like football.

Bukhara is the fourth-largest city in Uzbekistan with around 270,000 inhabitants living in its metropolitan area. Located near Bukhara region, it has become an important religious center due to its position as home to many mosques from other countries. Bukhara also offers plenty of attractions for visitors such as Poi Kalon Complex or Kalyan Minaret which offer stunning views of modern architecture or parks like Lyabi Hauz for outdoor activities such as biking or birdwatching.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Tashkent, Uzbekistan 1,978,139 41.2646 69.2163
2 Namangan, Uzbekistan 432,567 40.9983 71.6726
3 Samarkand, Uzbekistan 319,477 39.6542 66.9597
4 Andijon, Uzbekistan 318,530 40.7821 72.3442
5 Bukhara, Uzbekistan 247,755 39.7747 64.4286
6 Nukus, Uzbekistan 230,117 42.4531 59.6103
7 Qarshi, Uzbekistan 223,009 38.8606 65.789
8 Qo`qon, Uzbekistan 187,588 40.5286 70.9425
9 Chirchiq, Uzbekistan 167,953 41.4689 69.5822
10 Fergana, Uzbekistan 164,433 40.3842 71.7843
11 Jizzax, Uzbekistan 152,753 40.1158 67.8422
12 Urganch, Uzbekistan 150,221 41.55 60.6333
13 Tirmiz, Uzbekistan 140,496 37.2242 67.2783
14 Marg`ilon, Uzbekistan 133,601 40.4724 71.7246
15 Navoiy, Uzbekistan 129,836 40.0844 65.3792
16 Angren, Uzbekistan 127,068 41.0167 70.1436
17 Olmaliq, Uzbekistan 121,318 40.8447 69.5983
18 Bekobod, Uzbekistan 86,370 40.2208 69.2697
19 Denov, Uzbekistan 69,105 38.2675 67.8989
20 Chust, Uzbekistan 65,077 41.0033 71.2379
21 Kogon, Uzbekistan 62,731 39.7228 64.5517
22 Yangiyul, Uzbekistan 60,111 41.112 69.0471
23 Koson, Uzbekistan 59,792 39.0375 65.585
24 Kattaqo`rg`on, Uzbekistan 59,493 39.8989 66.2561
25 Oltinko`l, Uzbekistan 59,233 43.0687 58.9037
26 Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan 57,162 39.0578 66.8342
27 Asaka, Uzbekistan 56,847 40.6415 72.2387
28 Khiwa, Uzbekistan 55,678 41.3783 60.3639
29 Guliston, Uzbekistan 53,484 40.4897 68.7842
30 Beruniy, Uzbekistan 51,040 41.6911 60.7525
31 Khujayli, Uzbekistan 50,111 42.4004 59.46
32 Chortoq, Uzbekistan 49,955 41.0692 71.8237
33 Novyy Turtkul’, Uzbekistan 49,019 41.55 61.0167
34 Urgut, Uzbekistan 47,484 39.4022 67.2431
35 Kosonsoy, Uzbekistan 43,795 41.2494 71.5474
36 Kitob, Uzbekistan 42,049 39.0843 66.8332
37 Ghijduwon, Uzbekistan 41,181 40.1 64.6833
38 Oqtosh, Uzbekistan 38,418 39.9214 65.9253
39 Parkent, Uzbekistan 36,084 41.2944 69.6764
40 Ohangaron, Uzbekistan 35,627 40.9064 69.6383
41 Uchqurghon Shahri, Uzbekistan 33,434 41.1137 72.0791
42 Quva, Uzbekistan 33,278 40.522 72.0729
43 Yangiyer, Uzbekistan 32,747 40.275 68.8225
44 Quvasoy, Uzbekistan 32,135 40.2972 71.9803
45 Manghit, Uzbekistan 30,965 42.1156 60.0597
46 Uychi, Uzbekistan 29,794 41.0807 71.9233
47 Nurota, Uzbekistan 29,514 40.5614 65.6886
48 Muborak, Uzbekistan 29,291 39.2553 65.1528
49 Toshbuloq, Uzbekistan 28,673 40.9162 71.5782
50 Yangiqo`rg`on, Uzbekistan 28,533 41.1947 71.7238
51 Piskent, Uzbekistan 27,976 40.8972 69.3506
52 To`rqao`rg`on, Uzbekistan 27,973 40.9998 71.5116
53 Qibray, Uzbekistan 27,861 41.3897 69.465
54 Iskandar, Uzbekistan 27,747 41.5539 69.7008
55 Gurlan, Uzbekistan 27,617 41.8447 60.3919
56 Zomin, Uzbekistan 27,188 39.9606 68.3958
57 Showot, Uzbekistan 27,061 41.6558 60.3025
58 Sirdaryo, Uzbekistan 26,927 40.8436 68.6617
59 Bulung’ur, Uzbekistan 26,926 39.7647 67.2714
60 Toshloq, Uzbekistan 26,797 40.4772 71.7678
61 Shofirkon, Uzbekistan 26,638 40.12 64.5014
62 Salor, Uzbekistan 26,605 41.3722 69.3817
63 Bektemir, Uzbekistan 26,491 41.2097 69.3342
64 Haqqulobod, Uzbekistan 26,368 40.9167 72.1167
65 Qo`rg`ontepa, Uzbekistan 25,972 40.7319 72.7618
66 Oltiariq, Uzbekistan 25,654 40.3919 71.4742
67 G`uzor, Uzbekistan 25,479 38.6208 66.2481
68 Boysun, Uzbekistan 25,161 38.2084 67.2066
69 Yangirabot, Uzbekistan 25,138 40.0254 65.961
70 Yangiobod, Uzbekistan 25,011 41.1192 70.0941
71 Sho`rchi, Uzbekistan 25,011 37.9994 67.7875
72 Gagarin, Uzbekistan 24,967 40.6619 68.1722
73 Zafar, Uzbekistan 24,892 40.9833 68.9
74 Payshanba, Uzbekistan 24,883 40.0078 66.2369
75 G’azalkent, Uzbekistan 24,811 41.5581 69.7708
76 Chinoz, Uzbekistan 24,664 40.9363 68.7613
77 Karakul’, Uzbekistan 22,598 39.5333 63.8333
78 Pop, Uzbekistan 22,233 40.8736 71.1089
79 Beshariq, Uzbekistan 22,095 40.4358 70.6103
80 Paxtakor, Uzbekistan 21,495 40.3153 67.9544
81 Tuytepa, Uzbekistan 20,793 41.0321 69.3625
82 Kirguli, Uzbekistan 20,570 40.4355 71.7672
83 Yaypan, Uzbekistan 20,443 40.3758 70.8156
84 Juma, Uzbekistan 20,031 39.7161 66.6642
85 Dashtobod, Uzbekistan 19,829 40.1269 68.4944
86 Bo`ka, Uzbekistan 19,753 40.8111 69.1942
87 Chiroqchi, Uzbekistan 19,467 39.0336 66.5722
88 Hazorasp, Uzbekistan 17,754 41.3194 61.0742
89 Beshkent, Uzbekistan 17,121 38.8214 65.6531
90 Qushkupir, Uzbekistan 17,059 41.535 60.3456
91 Xo`jaobod, Uzbekistan 17,000 40.6689 72.56
92 Chelak, Uzbekistan 16,838 39.9203 66.8611
93 Wobkent, Uzbekistan 16,808 40.0303 64.515
94 Dustlik, Uzbekistan 16,635 40.5247 68.0358
95 Galaosiyo, Uzbekistan 15,731 39.8578 64.4483
96 Marhamat, Uzbekistan 14,757 40.4805 72.3139
97 Jomboy, Uzbekistan 14,540 39.6989 67.0933
98 Kegeyli Shahar, Uzbekistan 14,258 42.7767 59.6078
99 Yangi Marg`ilon, Uzbekistan 14,225 40.4272 71.7189
100 Urtaowul, Uzbekistan 14,158 41.1867 69.1453
101 Charxin, Uzbekistan 13,902 39.6967 66.7686
102 Qiziltepa, Uzbekistan 13,669 40.0331 64.85
103 Hamza, Uzbekistan 13,581 40.4276 71.5053
104 Ishtixon, Uzbekistan 13,135 39.9664 66.4861
105 Muynoq, Uzbekistan 13,111 43.7683 59.0214
106 Romiton, Uzbekistan 13,038 39.9294 64.3794
107 Olot, Uzbekistan 12,095 39.415 63.8033
108 Gazli, Uzbekistan 11,557 40.1333 63.45
109 Nishon Tumani, Uzbekistan 10,669 38.694 65.6751
110 Qorovulbozor, Uzbekistan 8,729 39.5006 64.7936
111 Daxbet, Uzbekistan 8,155 39.7639 66.9125
112 Shohimardon, Uzbekistan 5,211 39.9832 71.8051

Uzbekistan: Tashkent

The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent. That’s actually the Russian name. The city is called Toshkent in Uzbek. The city is located on the foothills of the Tianshan Mountains in the northeast of the country. The border with Kazakhstan is not far. 2.3 million people live in Tashkent.

Countries neighboring Uzbekistan