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Khorugh
City in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan
Overview
Khorugh, set along the Ghunt River in the dramatic Pamirs, is the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan and a vital hub for adventure travelers and explorers. Known for its lively local culture and mountainous landscapes, it's the gateway to the legendary Pamir Highway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tajikistan
Autonomous Region
Gorno-Badakhshan
Population
31,100
Time Zone
Asia/Dushanbe
Coordinates
37.49°, 71.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$500
Local Cost
$307
Local Income
$110
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
0.9°C
Summer Avg
11.1°C
Winter Avg
-10.1°C
Record High
29.0°C
Record Low
-33.9°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
177 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
136 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SGA
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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