Eskiarab
Town in Fergana Region, Uzbekistan
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Eskiarab (Uzbek: Eskiarab,[1] Russian: Эскиараб) is a town in Oltiariq District of Fergana Region, Uzbekistan.[2][3][1] It is situated in the south-west of Oltiariq District.[citation needed] The population of the town consists of mainly Uzbeks. It is a historical place containing several ancient places.[4][5] One of the historic locations is the Kitkontepa ancient monument.[6]
Eskiarab
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Town | |
 Eskiarab Location in Oltiariq District | |
| Coordinates: 40°22′07″N 71°25′23″E | |
| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Region | Fergana Region |
| District | Oltiariq District |
| Town status | 2009 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| • Body | Ghayrat MFY |
| Area | |
• Town | 22 km2 (8.5 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 502 m (1,647 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Town | 12,600 |
| • Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
| Postal code | 151215 |
| Area code | +(998) 73 |
| Geocode | 1538551 |
| Annual precipitation | 100-150 mm |
The town population was 12,600 in 2016.[7] In 2009, Eskiarab was given town status.[2] The local time is UTC +5 (UZT).
Climate
The climate is subtropic. In summer, average temperature is 35 °C, in winter 5-7 °C. Annual precipitation ranges between 100 and 150 mm per year.
