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Bunjikat

Coordinates: 39°48′13″N 68°48′12″E / 39.80361°N 68.80333°E / 39.80361; 68.80333
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Bunjikat
Russian: Бунчикат
Tajik: Бунҷикат
Bunjikat is located in Tajikistan
Bunjikat
Bunjikat
Location in Tajikistan
Coordinates: 39°48′13″N 68°48′12″E / 39.80361°N 68.80333°E / 39.80361; 68.80333
Country Tajikistan
RegionSughd Region
DistrictShahriston District
Population
 (2015)
 • Total15,344
Time zoneUTC+5 (TJT)

Bunjikat (Russian: Бунчикат; Tajik: Бунҷикат, formerly: Yangiqurghon, Tajik: Янгӣқурғон; Persian: ینگی‌قرغان) is a jamoat in north-west Tajikistan. It is in Shahriston District in Sughd Region. The jamoat has a total population of 15,344 (2015).[1] It consists of 7 villages, including Guliston (the seat), Obodi and Sebzor.[2]

The archaeological site of Bunjikat is the location of the former capital of the Principality of Ushrusana.

References

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  1. ^ Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 3 October 2020
  2. ^ Jamoat Bunjikat, tojkiston.ucoz.ru