1. Tashkent – 3,095,498
The capital and by far the largest city—a central political, economic, and cultural hub in Central Asia.
2. Namangan – ~713,500
Major city in the Fergana Valley, known for its vibrant bazaars and silk production.
3. Samarkand – 595,200
Historic Silk Road city famed for its Registan square and Timurid architecture.
4. Andijan – ~492,190
Economic center of eastern Uzbekistan, known for trade and agriculture.
5. Nukus – ~332,500
Capital of Karakalpakstan, home to the Savitsky Museum and desert frontier.
6. Fergana – 299,200
Fergana Valley city with agricultural industry and Uzbek craftsmanship.
7. Bukhara – ~280,187
One of Central Asia’s oldest cities, UNESCO site with over 140 historic Islamic monuments.
8. Qarshi – ~278,300
City in Qashqadaryo region, known for agriculture and proximity to historic Shahrisabz.
9. Kokand – ~259,700
Historic remnant of Khiva–Kokand khanate, famed for arts and architecture.
10. Margilan – ~242,500
Silk‑weaving center in Fergana Valley, known for the Yodgorlik silk workshop.
11. Termez – ~182,800
Southern border city on the Amu Darya, with ancient Buddhist heritage.
12. Angren – ~191,300
Tashkent region mining and industrial city in the eastern mountains.
13. Jizzakh – ~179,200
Regional transport hub northeast of Samarkand with growing industry.
14. Chirchiq – ~162,800
Near Tashkent, major manufacturing and power generation center.
15. Urgench – ~145,000
Capital of Khorezm region near ancient Khiva tourist site.
16. Navoiy – ~144,158
Industrial city known for mining and the Navoi Metallurgical Combine.
17. Shahrisabz – ~142,700
Birthplace of Timur, UNESCO‑listed historic town south of Samarkand.
18. Olmaliq – ~133,400
Mining and metallurgical city east of Tashkent, important for Soviet-era industrial development.
19. Bekobod – ~96,900
Sous‑industrial town in Tashkent Province known for cement and steel works.
20. Khiva (Xiva) – ~93,400
Well-preserved Silk Road city and UNESCO World Heritage site with walled old town.
The above is subject to change.
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