Jizzakh Region

Jizzakh Region (Uzbek: Jizzax viloyati, Жиззах вилояти, جٮززﻩخ ۋٮلايەتى, Russian: Джизакская область, romanized: Dzhizakskaya Oblast') is one of the regions of Uzbekistan. It is located in the center/east of the country. It borders Tajikistan to the south and south-east, Samarqand Region to the west, Navoiy Region to the north-west, Kazakhstan to the north, and Sirdaryo Region to the east. It covers an area of 21,210 km2. The population is 1,443,408 (2022 estimate) with 53% living in rural areas.

Jizzakh Region
Жиззх вилояти / Jizzax viloyati
Джиззх
Region
Road near Yangikishlak
Jizzakh in Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 40°25′N 67°40′E
CountryUzbekistan
CapitalJizzakh
Government
  HokimErgash Saliev
Area
  Total21,210 km2 (8,190 sq mi)
Elevation
274 m (899 ft)
Population
 (2022)
  Total1,443,408
  Density68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (UZT)
ISO 3166 codeUZ-JI
Districts12
Cities6
Towns42
Villages525
Websitejizzax.uz

The regional capital is Jizzakh (pop. 179,200, 2020). Other major towns include Doʻstlik, Gagarin, Gʻallaorol, Paxtakor, and Dashtobod. Jizzakh Region was formerly a part of Sirdaryo Region but was given separate status in 1973.

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