Ghulakandoz

Gulakandoz Ғӯлакандоз
Village and jamoat
Gulakandoz Location in Tajikistan
Coordinates: 40°9′42″N 69°28′4″E
Country	Tajikistan
Region	Sughd Region
District	Jabbor Rasulov District
Population  (2022)
• Total	50,200
Time zone	UTC+5
Postal code	735420

Gulakandoz (Tajik: Ғӯлакандоз) is a village and jamoat in the northwestern part of Tajikistan, located in the Jabbor Rasulov District of the Sughd Region. As of 2022, the jamoat has an estimated population of 50,200.

Previously recorded as having 39,006 inhabitants in 2015, Gulakandoz has experienced notable population growth over the past decade.

Geographically, Gulakandoz is surrounded by hills and mountains on three sides, providing a scenic and naturally protected environment. The jamoat comprises six villages: Bakhtovar (Иторчи), Gulakandoz (the central and largest settlement), Zarkhez (locally known as Олмабароз), Nurafzo (Оқтеппа), Samiev, Sokiak

These villages form a cohesive community, with Gulakandoz serving as the administrative and cultural hub.