Buston, Tajikistan

Buston (Tajik: Бӯстон, Persian: بوستان) is an urban-type settlement and jamoat (municipality) in northern Tajikistan. It is the administrative capital of Mastchoh district in Sughd Province[2] with population of 11,600 (1 January 2008 est.).[1] Farmland, mountain ranges and steep valleys and gorges surround Buston.

Buston

Бӯстон
Town and Jamoat
Buston
Location in Tajikistan
Coordinates: 40°31′18″N 69°19′51″E
Country Tajikistan
ProvinceSughd
DistrictMastchoh
Population
 (1 January 2008)[1]
  Total11,600

References

  1. Population of the Republic of Tajikistan as of 1 January 2008, State Committee of Statistics, Dushanbe, 2008 (in Russian)
  2. Republic of Tajikistan, map showing administrative division as of January 1, 2007, "Map Factory" Cartographic Press, Dushanbe
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