Qurghonteppa

Qurghonteppa is a city in southwestern Tajikistan. It is the capital of the Viloyati Khatlon region and it is located 100 km from Dushanbe. It is estimated that the population of the city is close to 85,000 people, making it the third-largest city in the country. The population fluctuates depending on season. The political opposition in Tajikistan primarily comes from Qurghonteppa.