Chirchiq, also spelled as Chirchik, ( uz, Chirchiq / Чирчиқ; russian: Чирчик) is a district-level city in

Tashkent Region Tashkent Region ( uz, Toshkent viloyati, Тошкент вилояти, russian: Ташкентская область) is a viloyat (region) of Uzbekistan, located in the northeastern part of the country, between the Syr Darya River and the Tien ...

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. It is about 32 km northeast of

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, along the river Chirchiq. Chirchiq lies in the Chatkal Mountains. The population of Chirchiq as of 2021 is approximately 162,800. It is located at latitude 41° 28' 8N; longitude 69° 34' 56E, 582 meters above sea level.

History

The city was founded in 1935,''Chirchiq'' article on

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station on the Chirchiq River.

Economy

Chirchiq is in the middle of an intensively cultivated area, producing mainly vegetables and fruits, including

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and

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. A large electrochemical works produces

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for the region's collective farms. Chirchiq's industries also include the production of ferroalloys and machinery for the agricultural and chemical industries. Chirchiq is also a major winter recreation area in Tashkent Region. There is a

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near the city, named Chimgan, that attract tourists from throughout

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. A water diversion on the Chirchiq River just outside the city provides the major source of

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for Tashkent and other cities to the south.

Surroundings

There are many villages near Chirchiq, for example: Azadbash, Abay, Kyzyltu, Koshkargan, Yumalak, Kotakbash, Tavaksay.

References

Populated places in Tashkent Region Cities in Uzbekistan Cities and towns built in the Soviet Union {{Uzbekistan-geo-stub