Isfara
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| Isfara Исфара |
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| Country] | Tajikistan |
| Province | Sughd |
| District | Isfara |
| Incorporated | 1933 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Muhiba Yakubova |
| Area | |
| - Total | 832 km² (321.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 863 m (2,831 ft) |
| Population | |
| - Total | more than 200,000 |
| Postcode | 735920 |
Isfara (Tajik: Исфара) is a city in the Sughd province in northern Tajikistan. It has a population of around 37,300. The city is capital of the Isfara district.
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[edit] History
Isfara is one of the oldest ancient towns in Central Asia, its first name was Asbara. The town was mentioned in the book of Tabary History in the 10th century, when it was an important stop on the northern branch of the Silk Road. The city has a mausoleum from this period, the Hazrati Shoh Mausoleum, which is carved from wood and unique to Central Asia. In the 11th-12th centuries, its was developed in the field of economy. Babur (1482-1530) named Isfara a main town of the region. In the 16th century there had been developed the buildings of large houses (mosques, medresehs). In the 17th century Isfara was under the power of Kokand Khanate.
[edit] Geography
Isfara is situated near the border junction of three independent states Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, at a height of 863m above sea level. Its territory is 832 km².
[edit] Demographics
The population of Isfara is mostly Tajik.
| Year | Population | Type |
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| 1989 | 34,500 | census |
| 2000 | 37,000 | census |
| 2007 | 37,922 | estimate |
[edit] Economy
About 20 industrial companies of the town produce electric products, chemical and metallurgical products, construction materials, food stuffs and others.
Isfara also famous with its apricot gardens all over the country and abroad.
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