Qiziriq District
District in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan
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Qiziriq is a district of Surxondaryo Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at the town Sariq.[1] It has an area of 345 km2 (133 sq mi)[2] and its population is 116,300 (2021 est.).[3] In 2019 it lost part (205 km2 (79 sq mi)) of its territory to the re-established Bandixon District.[4]
Qiziriq | |
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| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Region | Surxondaryo Region |
| Capital | Sariq |
| Established | 1975 |
| Area | |
• Total | 345 km2 (133 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 116,300 |
| • Density | 337/km2 (873/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
The district consists of 5 urban-type settlements (Sariq, Kunchiqish, Yangi hayot, Karmaki, Istara) and 10 rural communities (Zarkamar, Olmazor, Bandixon, Qiziriq, Kirshak, Chorvador, Paxtakor, Sharq Istara, Yangi yoʻl, Mehnatobod).[1]