Khuroson District

' Khuroson District', formerly Ghozimalik District (Tajik: Ноҳияи Ғозималик), is a district in Khatlon province of Tajikistan extending south from national capital Dushanbe toward the provincial capital Kurgan-Tyube (Qurghonteppa). The district population is 73,100 (2003 data).[1] Ghozimalik District was renamed Khuroson District around 2003,[2] and its capital was renamed at about that time from Pravda to Obikiik (location 38.158611°N 68.6722222°E / 38.158611; 68.6722222).[3]

Location in Tajikistan

Administrative divisions

The district is divided administratively into jamoats. They are as follows (and population).[4]

Jamoats of Baljuvon District
Jamoat Population
Ayni18467
Dahanaqiiq8838
Galaobod
Hiloli12150
Obikiik19218
Qizilqala12638

References
  1. Republic of Tajikistan, map showing administrative division as of January 1, 2004, "Tojikkoinot" Cartographic Press, Dushanbe
  2. Ghozimalik District renamed Khuroson District Archived 2011-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)
  3. Location of Obikiik in Khatlon province
  4. "List of Jamoats". UN Coordination, Tajikistan. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2009.
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