Murghob

Murghob, formerly Pamirski Post is the capital of Murghob District in the Pamir Mountains of Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Tajikistan. With a population of 4,000, Murghab is about the only significant town in the eastern half of Gorno-Badakhshan. It is the highest town in Tajikistan at 3,650 m above sea level. It located at the point where the Pamir Highway crosses the river Murghab. Murghob is the main village of the jamoat Murghob, population 7,468.