famous road
Pamir Highway (M41)
One of the world's highest and most remote highways crossing the 'Roof of the World' through Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains.
54 km · about 60 min drive
AsiaTajikistanGorno-Badakhshan
Murghob
Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan · Asia
About Murghob
Murghob sits on the route: 2 hours from Tashqorghan, 54km from Pamir Highway (M41).
Murghob is a town located in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. With a population of 10,815, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Murghob sits in Tajikistan. It's in the Asia/Dushanbe time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Murghob to your route.
About Murghob
Murghob (Tajik: Мурғоб) or Murghab (Russian: Мургаб, Murgab, from the Persian word margh-ab, meaning 'prairie river') is the capital of Murghob District in the Pamir Mountains of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. With a population of just under 7,500, Murghob is the only significant town in the eastern half ofRead more
Gorno-Badakhshan. It is the highest town in Tajikistan (and of the former Soviet Union) at 3,650 meters above sea level. It is where the Pamir Highway crosses the Bartang river.
The Pamir Highway goes north to Sary-Tash and on to Osh in Kyrgyzstan and southwest to the region's capital Khorugh. Another road goes east over the Kulma Pass to the Karakoram Highway in China connecting to Tashkurgan to the south and Kashgar to the north.
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Where is Murghob located?
Murghob is located in Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, Asia. The coordinates are 38.1702 latitude, 73.9667 longitude.
What is the population of Murghob?
Murghob has a population of approximately 10,815 people, making it a town in Tajikistan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,815
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Tajikistan
- Region
- Gorno-Badakhshan
- Timezone
- Asia/Dushanbe
- Coordinates
- 38.1702, 73.9667
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Worth the detour from Murghob
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Ak-Baital Pass
The 4,655 m roof of the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan's high desert: the highest point on the M41 and one of the loftiest drivable passes of the former Soviet Union.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 54 kmPamir Highway (M41)One of the world's highest and most remote highways crossing the 'Roof of the World' through Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains.
- 54 kmAk-Baital PassThe 4,655 m roof of the Pamir Highway in Tajikistan's high desert: the highest point on the M41 and one of the loftiest drivable passes of the former Soviet Union.
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