Capital in Uzbekistan Tashkent Uzbek: Toshkent Russian: Ташкент Capital Commercial buildings in Tashkent Seal Motto(s): "Kuch Adolatdadir!" "Strength is in Justice!" Tashkent Location in Uzbekistan Show map of Uzbekistan Tashkent Tashkent (Asia) Show map of Asia Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E﻿ / ﻿41.300°N 69.267°E﻿ / 41.300; 69.267Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E﻿ / ﻿41.300°N 69.267°E﻿ / 41.300; 69.267 Country Uzbekistan Settled 5th to 3rd centuries BC Government • Type City Administration • Hakim (Mayor) Jahongir Ortiqhojaev Area • Total 334.8 km2 (129.3 sq mi) Elevation 455 m (1,493 ft) Population (2018) • Total 2,485,900 • Density 7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi) Time zone UTC+5 ( ) Area code(s) 71 HDI (2017) 0.793[1] high Website https://tashkentnews.uz/