Khorog
Khorog (Tajik: Хоруғ, Latin script: Xoruƣ; Russian: Хорог, romanized: Horog; Persian: خاروغ, romanized: Khārūgh, Tajik pronunciation: [χɔrɔʁ]) is the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. It is also the capital of the Shughnon District of Gorno-Badakhshan. It has a population of 30,500 (2020 est.).
Khorog
Хоруғ (Tajik) Хорог (Russian) | |
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Khorog Location of Khorog in Tajikistan | |
| Coordinates: 37°29′30″N 71°33′21″E | |
| Country | Tajikistan |
| Region | Gorno-Badakhshan |
| Elevation | 2,123 m (6,965 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 30,500 |
| Time zone | GMT+5 |
| Area code | +992 3522 |
| Climate | BSk |
Khorog is 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) above sea level in the Pamir Mountains (ancient Mount Imeon) at the confluence of the rivers Ghunt and Panj. The city is bounded to the south (Nivodak) and to the north (Tem) by the deltas of the Shakhdara and Ghunt, respectively. The two rivers merge in the eastern part of the city flow through the city, dividing it almost evenly until its delta in the Panj, on the border with Afghanistan. Khorog is known for its poplar trees that dominate the flora of the city.