Kurush, Tajikistan
Kurkat | |
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Town and Jamoat | |
Country | Tajikistan |
Province | Sughd |
District | Spitamen District |
Population | |
• Total | 21,702 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (TJT) |
Kurkat (Kurushkatha "Cyropolis) is a town and jamoat in north-western Tajikistan. It is identified with the ancient town Cyropolis that was founded by the Persian king Cyrus the Great. It is located in Spitamen District in Sughd province. The jamoat has a total population of 21,702.[1]
References
- ^ "List of Jamoats". UN Coordination, Tajikistan. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2009.