Jondor District
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Jondor District | |
|---|---|
 Location in Bukhara Region | |
| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Region | Bukhara Region |
| Capital | Jondor |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,170 km2 (2,000 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 179,300 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
Jondor District is a district of Bukhara Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at the town Jondor.[1] It has an area of 5,170 km2 (2,000 sq mi)[2] and its population is 179,300 (2021).[3]
The district consists of 9 urban-type settlements (Jondor, Paxlavon, Dalmun, Ko'liyon, Samonchuq, Tobagar, Ushot, Xazorman, Chorzona) and 13 rural communities (Dalmun, Qaroli, Lolo, Romish, Zarafshon, Oxshix, Xumdonak, Xumini bolo, Mustaqillik, Poʻloti, Samonchuq, Aleli, Mirzayon).[1]
Jondor district was established on 17 January 1937. From 24 December 1962 it was part of Romitan and Bukhara districts. It was re-established on 9 January 1967. It is bordered by Olot and Qorakoʻl districts from south-west, with Bukhara, Romitan, Peshku districts from east and north-east.[4] In Jondor district there are 4 historical monuments: Mahmud Torobiy's grave, Varaxsha memorial, Shahri Islom fortress, Qizbibi memorial complex.[4]
