Mirishkor District (Uzbek: Mirishkor/Миришкор; Tajik: Миришкор; Russian: Миришкар, romanized: Mirishkar) is a district of Qashqadaryo Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at the town Yangi Mirishkor.[1] It has an area of 3,210 km2 (1,240 sq mi)[2] and its population is 121,500 (2021 est.).[3] The district consists of 3 urban-type settlements (Yangi Mirishkor, Jeynov, Pomuq) and 12 rural communities.[1] It borders with Turkmenistan, Bukhara Region, Muborak District, Kasbi District, Nishon District.
Mirishkor District
Миришкорский район | |
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| Mirishkor tumani | |
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| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Region | Qashqadaryo Region |
| Capital | Yangi Mirishkor |
| Government | |
| • Hokim | Sherali Sanaev |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,210 km2 (1,240 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 121,500 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
Climate
editMirishkor has a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWk). The district has mild winters, but very hot and dry summers. The average June temperature is about 28 °C (82 °F).
Economy
editNatural resources include significant petroleum and natural gas reserves. Major agricultural activities include cotton, various crops and livestock.
References
edit- ^ a b "Classification system of territorial units of the Republic of Uzbekistan" (in Uzbek and Russian). The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on statistics. July 2020.
- ^ "O'zbekiston Respublikasining ma'muriy-hududiy bo'linishi" [Administrative-territorial division of the Republic of Uzbekistan] (PDF) (in Uzbek). Qashqadaryo regional department of statistics.
- ^ "Urban and rural population by district" (PDF) (in Uzbek). Qashqadaryo regional department of statistics.
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