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Panjakent Population 2026

Panjakent has a population of 35,085, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇹🇯 Tajikistan, located in Sughd. Roughly 0.3% of Tajikistan's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Dushanbe, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Panjakent (capital Dushanbe shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)
35,085
Rank in Tajikistan
#12
Coordinates
39.50°N, 67.61°E
~998 m elevation · Asia/Dushanbe
Distance to capital (Dushanbe)
147 km
91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sughd

CityPopulationRank in Tajikistan
Isfara274,000#2
Istaravshan273,500#3
Konibodom211,100#5
Khujand191,000#6
Qayroqqum49,200#8
Buston36,900#11
Muchun27,835#15
Dalyoni Bolo23,670#19

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FAQ

What is the population of Panjakent?
Panjakent has a population of 35,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Tajikistan.
What region is Panjakent in?
Panjakent is located in Sughd, Tajikistan.
Is Panjakent the capital of Tajikistan?
No, the capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe, about 147 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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