Konibodom

Konibodom ( Tajik Конибодом; Russian Канибадам / Kanibadam; persian کان بادام ) is a city in the Sughd Province in northern Tajikistan and is regarded as the western gateway to the Fergana Valley. In Konibodom Tajiks, Uzbeks, Russians and Kyrgyz people. Traffic languages ​​are Tajik, Uzbek and Russian. In 2000, the city had about 45,000 inhabitants. The city area is 828.9 km ².

Geography and climate

The city is located in the southwestern part of the Fergana Valley in the Fergana Canal 79 km east of Chodschent and six kilometers from the railway station Konibodom to 350 to 600 m altitude. The climate is dry subtropical, the annual average temperature is 14.4 ° C. In the summer it gets hot up to 45 ° C, in winter ( early November to late March ) to 28 ° C are reached minus.

History

Konibodom was mentioned in documents for the first time in 1463. It is one of the ancient cities of Asia on the Silk Road. Konibodom the city has rights since 1937 on architectural attractions are two madrassas -. Mir Rajab Dochdo (16th century) and Oim (17th century) - mosques and mausoleum Langari Bobo available.

Economy

Main industries are cotton processing, textile industry and food production. The city is a center of traditional arts and crafts.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Kamil Jarmatow (1903-1978), Director
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