Chirchiq, also spelled as Chirchik, (; ) is a district-level city in

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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 melons and

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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 attracts 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, Tavaksay.

References

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