1. Dushanbe – ~1,564,700
The capital and by far largest city, political and cultural center in the Gissar Valley.
2. Khujand – ~191,000
Historic city on the Syr Darya in northern Sughd, cultural and commercial hub.
3. Bokhtar (Qurghonteppa) – ~110,800
Major city in Khatlon region, formerly known as Qurghonteppa, active in agriculture and industry.
4. Kulob – ~106,300
Important industrial and cultural city in southern Tajikistan, growing in size.
5. Istaravshan – ~65,600
Ancient Silk Road town in the north, known for crafts and historic architecture.
6. Isfara – ~54,900
Northern border city famed for apricot orchards and traditional bazaars.
7. Konibodom – ~54,400
Sughd province city on the Isfara River, known for fruit production and trade.
8. Vahdat – ~45,700
Suburban city just east of Dushanbe, growing residential and logistics center.
9. Tursunzoda – ~55,700
Industrial town west of Dushanbe with large aluminum plant and border trade.
10. Panjakent – ~35,085
Historic western city near ancient ruins and local handicraft markets.
11. Khorugh – ~30,500
Capital of Gorno‑Badakhshan Autonomous Province, high-altitude city in the Pamirs.
12. Hisor – ~23,978
Suburban city west of Dushanbe known for its fortress and surrounding vineyards.
13. Danghara – ~22,824
Growing town in Khatlon region, developed around local agriculture and transport routes.
14. Bokengash – ~23,696
Town near Hisor with traditional market and small-scale agriculture.
15. Farkhor – ~21,736
Southern district town with cross-border significance and agricultural trade.
The above is subject to change.
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