Mirishkor District Миришкорский район | |
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| Mirishkor tumani | |
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| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Region | Qashqadaryo Region |
| Capital | Yangi Mirishkor |
| Government | |
| • Hokim | Sherali Sanaev |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,210 km2 (1,240 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 121,500 |
| • Density | 37.9/km2 (98.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
Mirishkor District (Uzbek:Mirishkor/Миришкор;Tajik:Миришкор;Russian:Миришкар,romanized: Mirishkar) is adistrict ofQashqadaryo Region inUzbekistan. The capital lies at the townYangi Mirishkor.[1] It has an area of 3,210 km2 (1,240 sq mi)[2] and its population is 121,500 (2021 est.).[3] The district consists of 3urban-type settlements (Yangi Mirishkor, Jeynov, Pomuq) and 12 rural communities.[1] It borders withTurkmenistan,Bukhara Region,Muborak District,Kasbi District,Nishon District.
Mirishkor has acold desert climate (Köppen climate classificationBWk). The district has mild winters, but very hot and dry summers. The average June temperature is about 28 °C (82 °F).
Natural resources include significantpetroleum andnatural gas reserves. Major agricultural activities includecotton, various crops andlivestock.
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38°54′07″N65°00′03″E / 38.90194°N 65.00083°E /38.90194; 65.00083
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