Largest cities of Uzbekistan

Largest cities of Uzbekistan

The largest city in terms of population in Uzbekistan is the capital of the country, Tashkent. The number of its inhabitants is more than 5 times higher than the number of inhabitants of cities included in the five largest cities in the country. More than half a million residents live in Samarkand, which was the capital of the Uzbek USSR, and in the city of Namangan. The urban population makes up half of the country's inhabitants. At the same time, the growth rate of the urban population is currently low.
Tourists traveling to the cities of Uzbekistan are attracted by their rich history, shrines and ancient citadels. The Great Silk Road ran through many cities, which influenced their culture and architecture. Travelers are especially interested in religious buildings - minarets, mosques and madrasahs. The peculiarities of their construction are combined with the national architectural style.

The largest cities of Uzbekistan

List of the largest cities in terms of population in the country.

Tashkent

The largest city in Uzbekistan and one of the most ancient on its territory. The first mention of the city dates back to the 2nd century. The old stone buildings were almost completely destroyed in the 1966 earthquake. Among the architectural sights, the Khazrati Imam religious ensemble of the 16th century stands out. Ethnographic and archaeological collections are presented in state museums.
Population - 2,522,800 people (2019).

Namangan

People began to live in this place as early as the 1st century BC. The modern city was founded in the 17th century. An interesting mausoleum of Khojamny-Kabra with a bizarre facing. Famous landmarks are the mosques of Mulla Bozor Okhund and Atavalikhon, as well as the Mulla-Kirgiz madrasah. Namangan Park is located in the center of the city - a good place for walking, its territory occupies 14 hectares.
Population - 597 400 people (2017).