Towns
The capital is Khujand (formerly Leninabad), with a population of 155,900 (2008 est.). Other major towns include:
- Chkalovsk (pop. 25,700)
- Ghafurov (15,700)
- Isfara (40,600)
- Istaravshan (Urateppa) (60,200)
- Taboshar (pop. 12,700)
- Konibodom (Kanibadam) (47,100)
- Panjakent (35,900)
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