Shahrak

Shahrak is a village and jamoat in northern Tajikistan. It is part of the city of Isfara in Sughd Region. The jamoat has a total population of 16,555 (2015).[1] It consists of 6 villages, including Shahrak (the seat) and Chorqishloq.[2]

Shahrak
Shahrak
Location in Tajikistan
Coordinates:
Country Tajikistan
RegionSughd Region
CityIsfara
Population
 (2015)
  Total16,555
Time zoneUTC+5 (TJT)

A Chinese paramilitary base is located near the town.[3]

References

  1. Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 2 October 2020
  2. Jamoat Shahrak, tojkiston.ucoz.ru
  3. Shih, Gerry; Troianovski, Anton; Wang, Yuan; Lamothe, Dan (February 18, 2019). "In Central Asia's forbidding highlands, a quiet newcomer: Chinese troops". The Washington Post.


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