September 28 is the day of formation of Kattakurgan district of Samarkand region and Pop district of Namangan region

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September 28 is the day of formation of Kattakurgan district of Samarkand region and Pop district of Namangan region

Kattakurgan district is located in the northern part of Samarkand region. It was founded on September 1926, 28. The area is 1,47 thousand sq. Km. The population is more than 199,1 thousand people, mainly Uzbeks, but also Tajiks, Russians, Tatars, and other nationalities. The district has 2 townships (Water Pool Thursday) and 11 village assemblies. The center is the town of Thursday. The relief is mainly flat. The climate is continental, summers are hot and dry, winters are moderately cold. The Karadarya River flows along the northern border, and the Akdarya canal flows along the southern border. Miyankol, Shavat, Toss, Narpau canals are the main sources of irrigation. The Kattakurgan Reservoir ("Kattakurgan Sea"), built on the territory of the district, is of great economic importance, and fisheries have been established. There are industrial, construction, transport, communications, joint ventures, small enterprises, joint stock companies, private enterprises. Crafts, confectionery and other developed. The leading branch of agriculture is cotton growing. Also, grain growing, vegetable growing, melon growing, horticulture, viticulture. engaged in animal husbandry. Cotton, grain (including rice), alfalfa, melons and vegetables are grown on irrigated lands. 22 hectares of forestry. 100 ha terracotta. There are 343 farms. Cattle, sheep and goats, poultry are raised on public and private farms of the district. There are 97 general education schools, vocational schools, lyceums and colleges, music schools, 58 public libraries, 23 houses of culture, 3 museums. The district central hospital, polyclinic and other medical institutions serve the population. Buses from Nukus, Urgench, Bukhara, Navoi and other cities to Tashkent pass through the district.