Nukus
Nukus (Karakalpak: Nókis / Нөкис; Uzbek: Nukus / Нукус) is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The population of Nukus as of 1 January 2022 was 329,100. The Amu Darya river passes west of the city. Administratively, Nukus is a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlement Karatau.
Nukus
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Nukus Location in Uzbekistan | |
| Coordinates: 42°28′N 59°36′E | |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Sovereign Republic | Karakalpakstan |
| Established | 1860 |
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| • Type | City Administration |
| Area | |
| • Total | 222 km2 (86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 332,500 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 2301xx |
| Area code | (+998) 61 |
| Website | www |
The city is best known for its world-class Nukus Museum of Art.
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