Kurush, Tajikistan
Kurush (Tajik: Куруш, formerly: Kurkat) is a village and jamoat in north-western Tajikistan. It is identified with the ancient town Cyropolis that was founded by the Persian king Cyrus the Great. It is located in Spitamen District in Sughd Region. The jamoat has a total population of 26,469 (2015).[1]
Kurush | |
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Town and Jamoat | |
  Kurush Location in Tajikistan | |
| Coordinates: 40°08′N 69°15′E | |
| Country |  Tajikistan |
| Region | Sughd Region |
| District | Spitamen District |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 26,469 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (TJT) |
References
- Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 3 October 2020
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