Kurkat
| Kurkat | |
|---|---|
| Town and Jamoat | |
| Country |
 Tajikistan |
| Province | Sughd |
| District | Spitamen District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,702 |
| Time zone | TJT (UTC+5) |
Kurkat (Kurushkatha "Cyropolis) is a town and jamoat in north-western Tajikistan 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. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
Coordinates: 40°08′N 69°15′E / 40.133°N 69.250°E
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