Eskiarab

Eskiarab (Uzbek: Eskiarab,[1] Russian: Эскиараб) is a town in Oltiariq District of Fergana Region, Uzbekistan.[2][3][1] It is situated in the south-west of Oltiariq District. The population of the town consists of mainly Uzbeks. It is a historical place containing several ancient places.[4][5] One of the historic locations is the Kitkontepa ancient monument.[6]

Eskiarab
Eskiarab (Uzbek)
Town
Eskiarab is located in Uzbekistan
Eskiarab
Eskiarab
Location in Oltiariq District
Coordinates: 40°22′07″N 71°25′23″E
Country Uzbekistan
RegionFergana Region
DistrictOltiariq District
Town status2009
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • BodyGhayrat MFY
Area
 • Town22 km2 (8 sq mi)
 • Urban
12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
465 m (1,526 ft)
Highest elevation
502 m (1,647 ft)
Lowest elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Town12,600
 • Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (UZT)
Postal code
151215
Area code+(998) 73
Geocode1538551
Annual precipitation100-150 mm

The town population was 12,600 in 2016.[7] In 2009, Eskiarab was given town status.[2] The local time is UTC +5 (UZT).

Climate

The climate is subtropic. In summer, average temperature is 35 °C, in winter 5-7 °C. Annual precipitation ranges between 100 and 150 mm per year.

See also

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Decree 13.03.2009 № 68, On additional measures to improve the administrative and territorial development of the settlements of the Republic of Uzbekistan" (in Russian).
  3. "Узбекистан, Ферганская область, Алтыарыкский район, городской посёлок Эскиараб". Яндекс.Карты (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  4. "ESKI ARAB с/с, ALTYARYK DISTRICT - Business directory of Uzbekistan". www.goldenpages.uz. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  5. Eskiarab tarixi, Mirqosim Davlatov (2010). Eskiarab shaharchasi kelib chiqish tarixi,bugun va kelajak. Oltiariq: Kamalak nashriyoti.
  6. Kitkontepa, Kitkontepa tarixi (History of Kitkontepa); Erdavlat Odilov (1999). Kitkontepa qadimigi yodgorliklari. Fergana: Navro'z nashriyoti.
  7. Soliyev, A.S. Shaharlar geografiyasi [Geography of cities] (PDF) (in Uzbek). p. 168.
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