Jalal-Abad

Jalal-Abad (also spelled Dzhalal-Abad, Djalal-Abat, Jalalabat; Kyrgyz: Жалал-Aбат, Calal-Abat/Jalal-Abat, جالال-ابات, [dʒɑlɑlɑbɑt]) is the administrative and economic centre of Jalal-Abad Region in southwestern Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 88 square kilometres (34 sq mi), and its resident population was 97,172 in 2009[1] and is officially estimated at 109,200 in January 2019.[2] It is situated at the north-eastern end of the Fergana valley along the Kögart River valley, in the foothills of the Babash Ata mountains, very close to Uzbekistan border.

For the city in Afghanistan, see Jalalabad. For the city in Azerbaijan, see Jalilabad. For others, see Jalilabad (disambiguation) and Jalalabad (disambiguation).
Jalal-Abad

Жалалабат

Dzhalal-Abad
Entrance to Jalal-Abad
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Jalal-Abad
Location in Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates: 40°56′N 73°0′E
Country Kyrgyzstan
RegionJalal-Abad
Government
 • MayorMurataly Tagaev
Area
 • Total88 km2 (34 sq mi)
Elevation
766 m (2,513 ft)
Population
 (2009)[1]
 • Total109,200
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6
WebsiteOfficial website

Overview

Jalal-Abad is known for its mineral springs in its surroundings, and the water from the nearby Azreti-Ayup-Paygambar spa was long believed to cure lepers. Several Soviet era sanatoriums offer mineral water treatment programs for people with various chronic diseases. Bottled mineral water from the region is sold around the country and abroad.

History
Jalal-Abad street scene

One of Kyrgyzstan's main branches of the Silk Road passed through Jalalabat and the region has played host to travelers for thousands of years, although few archaeological remains are visible today – except in some of the more remote parts of the region – such as Saimalu Tash and the Chatkal valley. These have included travelers, traders, tourists and pilgrims (to the various holy sights) and sick people visiting the curative spas such as in the Ayub Tau mountain, at the altitude of 700 m above sea level some three kilometers out of town.

There is a legend that the water from the Azreti-Ayup-Paygambar (the Prophet Job) spa cured lepers. According to the legend there was a grave, a mosque and the khan's palace near the spa.

-abad is a Persian suffix often used in city names in Persianate societies to refer to the person who founded the community. It is said that Jalalabat was named after Jalal ad Din, who was renowned for setting up Caravanserais to serve travelers and many pilgrims who came to the holy mountain.

Hotel in Jalal-Abad

In early 19th century a small Kokand fortress was built, and a small kishlak grew up around this. The local people were engaged in agriculture and trade and provided services to the pilgrims visiting the spas. Then, in the 1870s, Russian settlers came to the region. They set up a garrison town and military hospital.

Climate

Jalal-Abad has a hot, dry-summer continental climate (Dsa) according to the Köppen climate classification. There is more rainfall in winter than in summer. The average annual temperature in Jalal-Abad is 12.3 °C (54.1 °F). About 416 mm (16.38 in) of precipitation falls annually.

Climate data for Jalal-Abad
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 1.7
(35.1)		 4.6
(40.3)		 12.5
(54.5)		 21.2
(70.2)		 26.5
(79.7)		 31.5
(88.7)		 33.1
(91.6)		 31.5
(88.7)		 27.1
(80.8)		 19.7
(67.5)		 11.2
(52.2)		 4.0
(39.2)		 18.7
(65.7)
Average low °C (°F) −7.8
(18.0)		 −5.3
(22.5)		 1.6
(34.9)		 8.5
(47.3)		 13.0
(55.4)		 16.5
(61.7)		 18.1
(64.6)		 16.1
(61.0)		 11.1
(52.0)		 5.3
(41.5)		 −0.4
(31.3)		 −4.7
(23.5)		 6.0
(42.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 37
(1.5)		 44
(1.7)		 58
(2.3)		 62
(2.4)		 52
(2.0)		 23
(0.9)		 12
(0.5)		 5
(0.2)		 9
(0.4)		 43
(1.7)		 35
(1.4)		 36
(1.4)		 416
(16.4)
Source: Climate-Data.org,Climate data

Economy

The train line (a rarity in Kyrgyzstan), runs from the Ferghana Valley northeast about 30 km to Kökjanggak.

Biggest Companies: Kyrgyz-Canada JV "Kyrgyz Petroleum Company", АО «Kelechek», АО «Nur». AOZT «KyrgyzChlopok», JV «Ak-Altyn» process cotton. There are the tobacco-curing companies «Tura-Ai» Ltd and «Aziz-Tabak» Ltd., that export 90% of their output to 17 countries. There are also mill houses АО «Azrat Ayib», AOZT PTK «Intershaq», «Mariam & Co» ltd, and the liquor manufacturer AOZT «Jalalabat Arak Zavodu».

Tourism
Jalalabad's Theater

The Jalal-Abad Region is known for its walnuts and scenery. Local sites include the Arslanbob Waterfalls and Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve and Lake. In the city itself, sites include the town square and the culture park, which contains various sculptures and Jalalabad's theater.

See also
  • Asia portal

References
  1. "2009 population census of the Kyrgyz Republic: Jalal-Abad Region" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  2. https://www.citypopulation.de/Kyrgyzstan.html
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