Chust, Uzbekistan
Chust (Uzbek: Chust/Чуст; Russian: Чуст) is a city in eastern Uzbekistan. It is the administrative center of Chust District. The City of Chust is located in the northern corner of the Fergana Valley along the river Chustsoy.
Chust
Chust/Чуст | |
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City | |
| Chust | |
Chust Location in Uzbekistan | |
| Coordinates: 40°59′52″N 71°14′25″E | |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Region | Namangan Region |
| District | Chust District |
| City status | 1969 |
| Elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 100,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (UZT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (not observed) |
| Postal code | 161100 |
| Area code | +998 6942 |
| Website | https://chust.uz/ |
Chust is one of the oldest cities in the Fergana Valley. The Fergana automobile road passes through the city. This road connects Chust with several other places, such as the cities of Namangan, Andijan, Kokand and Fergana.
Chust underwent significant changes during the Soviet period. Many factories and institutions were built during that time. Currently, the city is an important center for cotton processing.
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