Panj

This article is about the city in Tajikistan. For other uses, seePanj (disambiguation).

Panj
Panj Location in Tajikistan
Coordinates:37°14′7″N69°05′50″E
Country	Tajikistan
Region	Khatlon
District	Panj
Population (2020)
• Total	12,500

Panj(Tajik:Панҷ) is a city in southernTajikistanwhich is situated on theAfghanborder, some 252 kilometres (157 mi) south of the capitalDushanbe.It is located along the north bank of the riverPanj,from which it derives its name. The population of the town is 12,500 (January 2020 estimate).

InSoviettimes Panj was known asBaumanabad,and later asKirovabad.It has also been known as Pyandj, Pyandzh, Kirowabad, Sarai, Sarai-Kamar, Saray Komar, and Saray-Kamar.

It is not to be confused with the town ofDustiwhich has been known as Pyandj, Pyandzh, Molotovabad, Dŭsty, and Dusti.