List of Uzbekistan Region and Capitals

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: May 22, 2026

Uzbekistan is divided into 12 administrative regions, including the autonomous republic of Karakalpakstan. Here is a list of the regions in Uzbekistan:

Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. The country is divided into 12 regions, one autonomous republic, and the independent capital city of Tashkent for administration and governance. Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, serving as the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.

Uzbekistan includes desert plains, fertile river valleys, mountain foothills, and oasis cities connected historically through the Silk Road. Different regions are known for cotton farming, mining, natural gas, manufacturing, fruit cultivation, and tourism, while the country’s historic Islamic architecture and ancient trading cities remain major cultural landmarks across Central Asia.

Key Facts

National capital: Tashkent | Total population: 36,800,000 (2024 Estimate) | Total area: 448,978 km² (173,351 sq miles) | Currency: Uzbekistani Som (UZS) | Bordering countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan | Total Administrative Divisions: 14 | Total Districts: 200+

List of Regions and Capitals of Uzbekistan

Total administrative divisions shown: 14 | Combined population: 36,800,000 | Combined area: 448,978 km²

#	Administrative Division	Administrative Capital	Geographic Region	Area (km²)	Population (2024 Estimate)
1	Andijan Region	Andijan	Fergana Valley	4,303	3,350,000
2	Bukhara Region	Bukhara	Central Desert Region	39,400	2,050,000
3	Fergana Region	Fergana	Fergana Valley	6,760	4,050,000
4	Jizzakh Region	Jizzakh	Central-Eastern Uzbekistan	21,210	1,550,000
5	Karakalpakstan	Nukus	Northwestern Uzbekistan	166,590	2,050,000
6	Khorezm Region	Urgench	Lower Amu Darya Region	6,050	2,000,000
7	Namangan Region	Namangan	Fergana Valley	7,440	3,100,000
8	Navoiy Region	Navoiy	Kyzylkum Desert Region	110,990	1,100,000
9	Qashqadaryo Region	Qarshi	Southern Uzbekistan	28,570	3,600,000
10	Samarqand Region	Samarqand	Central Historic Region	16,770	4,250,000
11	Sirdaryo Region	Guliston	Eastern Plains	4,280	950,000
12	Surxondaryo Region	Termiz	Southern Border Region	20,760	2,900,000
13	Tashkent Region	Nurafshon	Northeastern Uzbekistan	15,250	3,050,000
14	Tashkent City	Tashkent	Capital Region	335	2,800,000

Largest Administrative Divisions by Area

Karakalpakstan - 64,321 sq mi (166,590 km²)
Navoiy Region - 42,853 sq mi (110,990 km²)
Bukhara Region - 15,212 sq mi (39,400 km²)
Qashqadaryo Region - 11,031 sq mi (28,570 km²)
Jizzakh Region - 8,189 sq mi (21,210 km²)
Surxondaryo Region - 8,015 sq mi (20,760 km²)
Samarqand Region - 6,475 sq mi (16,770 km²)
Tashkent Region - 5,888 sq mi (15,250 km²)

Most Populous Administrative Divisions

Samarqand Region - Population: 4,250,000 (2024 Estimate)
Fergana Region - Population: 4,050,000 (2024 Estimate)
Qashqadaryo Region - Population: 3,600,000 (2024 Estimate)
Andijan Region - Population: 3,350,000 (2024 Estimate)
Namangan Region - Population: 3,100,000 (2024 Estimate)
Tashkent Region - Population: 3,050,000 (2024 Estimate)
Surxondaryo Region - Population: 2,900,000 (2024 Estimate)
Tashkent City - Population: 2,800,000 (2024 Estimate)

Smallest Administrative Divisions by Area

Tashkent City - 129 sq mi (335 km²)
Sirdaryo Region - 1,653 sq mi (4,280 km²)
Andijan Region - 1,661 sq mi (4,303 km²)
Khorezm Region - 2,336 sq mi (6,050 km²)
Fergana Region - 2,610 sq mi (6,760 km²)
Namangan Region - 2,873 sq mi (7,440 km²)

Administrative Divisions by Geographic Grouping

Capital Region: Tashkent City
Central Desert Region: Bukhara Region
Central Historic Region: Samarqand Region
Central-Eastern Uzbekistan: Jizzakh Region
Eastern Plains: Sirdaryo Region
Fergana Valley: Andijan Region, Fergana Region, Namangan Region
Kyzylkum Desert Region: Navoiy Region
Lower Amu Darya Region: Khorezm Region
Northeastern Uzbekistan: Tashkent Region
Northwestern Uzbekistan: Karakalpakstan
Southern Border Region: Surxondaryo Region
Southern Uzbekistan: Qashqadaryo Region

Administrative Divisions Sharing an International Border

Andijan Region - borders Kyrgyzstan
Fergana Region - borders Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Jizzakh Region - borders Kazakhstan and Tajikistan
Karakalpakstan - borders Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
Khorezm Region - borders Turkmenistan
Namangan Region - borders Kyrgyzstan
Qashqadaryo Region - borders Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Surxondaryo Region - borders Afghanistan and Tajikistan
Tashkent Region - borders Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Major Economic Activities by Administrative Division

Administrative Division	Main Economic Activity	Known For
Tashkent City	Finance and manufacturing	Capital city and largest industrial center
Samarqand Region	Tourism and agriculture	Historic Silk Road monuments
Navoiy Region	Mining and industry	Gold mining and desert resources
Fergana Region	Agriculture and textiles	Cotton farming and dense population
Bukhara Region	Tourism and natural gas	Historic Islamic architecture
Karakalpakstan	Agriculture and energy	Aral Sea region and desert economy

Important Natural and Cultural Areas

Registan Square: Samarqand Region
Historic Centre of Bukhara: Bukhara Region
Khiva Old Town: Khorezm Region
Aral Sea Region: Karakalpakstan
Chimgan Mountains: Tashkent Region
Termez Archaeological Sites: Surxondaryo Region

Sources

World Countries and Capitals

Location Map of Asian Countries