Novyy Turtkul’ Population 2026

Novyy Turtkul’ has a population of 48,908, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan, located in Karakalpakstan. Roughly 0.1% of Uzbekistan's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tashkent, the country's biggest city.

Location of Novyy Turtkul’ (capital Tashkent shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

48,908

Rank in Uzbekistan

#42

Coordinates

41.55°N, 61.02°E

~106 m elevation · Asia/Samarkand

Distance to capital (Tashkent)

684 km

425 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Karakalpakstan

City	Population	Rank in Uzbekistan
Nukus	332,500	#5
Qŭnghirot	80,090	#26
Xo‘jayli Shahri	67,800	#30
Beruniy	66,090	#31
Oltinko‘l	59,122	#37
Manghit	33,200	#55

Cities near Novyy Turtkul’

Hazorasp17,643 people · ~26 km away
Beruniy66,090 people · ~27 km away
Urganch145,000 people · ~32 km away
Druzhba16,800 people · ~44 km away
Qo’shko’pir17,800 people · ~56 km away
Xiva115,000 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Novyy Turtkul’?

Novyy Turtkul’ has a population of 48,908 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Uzbekistan.

What region is Novyy Turtkul’ in?

Novyy Turtkul’ is located in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan.

Is Novyy Turtkul’ the capital of Uzbekistan?

No, the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent, about 684 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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