Town of Urgench is situated in the north-west of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It was founded on January 15, 1938. Its territory makes 29 thousand km² and occupies 48% of the region territory. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 135,6 thousand people. Density is 4675,8 people per 1km². Urgench borders on districts of Urgench and Khiva.

There are 35 makhallyas (a kind of local authority) in the town. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 1399 people. During the time 2104 children were born, which is by 59 children more than in January-September 2007.

According to geographic location Urgench is situated between 40⁰-31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 3568 enterprises registered, of which 2714 are functioning.

Of 2714 functioning enterprises, 2173 concern to subjects of small business.

There are 9 big industrial enterprises and 12 joint ventures functioning in the town.


District of Bagat occupies 7,2% of the region territory. The distance between Bagat and town of Urgench is 30 km.

There are 11 public assemblies, 69 populated areas (settlements) and 53 makhallyas in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 1755 people. During the time 2152 children were born, which is by 291 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008, the population accounts for 131 thousand people. Density is 297, 7 people per 1 km².

According to geographic location Bagat is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 2297 enterprises registered, of which 2069 are functioning.

Of 2069 functioning enterprises, 1920 concern to subjects of small business.

There are 3 big industrial enterprises and 4 joint ventures functioning in the district.


District of Gurlan occupies 7,2% of the region territory. The distance between Gurlan and town of Urgench is 36 km.

There are 9 public assemblies, 39 populated areas (settlements) and 48 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 1777 people. During the time 2251 children were born, which is by 173 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 122,6 thousand people, of whom 24,5 thousand live in the town and 98,1 thousand in the countryside. Density is 278,6 people per 1 km². The district borders on the Republic of Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location Gurlan is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 2968 enterprises registered, of which 2697 are functioning.

Of 2697 functioning enterprises, 2533 concern to subjects of small business.

There is 1 big industrial enterprise and 3 joint ventures functioning in the district.


District of Qoshkopir occupies 8,8% of the region territory. The distance between Qoshkopir and town of Urgench is 27 km.

There are 13 public assemblies, 41 populated areas (settlements) and 56 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 1602 people. During the time 2093 children were born, which is by 97 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008, the population accounts for 137,5 thousand people, of whom 18 thousand live in the town and 119,5 thousand in the countryside. Density is 254,6 people per 1 km². The district borders on the Republic of Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location Qoshkopir is situated between 40⁰-31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 2885 enterprises registered, of which 2515 are functioning.

Of 2515 functioning enterprises, 2342 concern to subjects of small business.

There is 1 big industrial enterprise functioning in the district.


District of Urgench occupies 7,2% of the region territory. The distance between district of Urgench and town of Urgench is 4 km.

There are 10 public assemblies, 76 populated areas (settlements) and 31 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 2139 people. During the time 2674 children were born, which is by 81 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 155,9 thousand people, of whom 5,9 thousand live in the town and 150 thousand in the countryside. Density is 354,3 people per 1 km². The district borders on districts of Yangibazar and Yangiariq and the Republic of Qaraqalpakistan.

According to geographic location district of Urgench is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 2995 enterprises registered, of which 2613 are functioning.

Of 2613 functioning enterprises, 2427 concern to subjects of small business.

There is 1 big industrial enterprise and 1 joint venture functioning in the district.


District of Khazarasp occupies 33,8% of the region territory. The distance between Khazarasp and town of Urgench is 56 km.

There are 11 public assemblies, 88 populated areas (settlements) and 44 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 3076 people. During the time 3773 children were born, which is by 164 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 203,6 thousand people, of whom 34,6 thousand live in the town and 169 thousand in the countryside. Density is 98,8 people per 1 km². The district borders on the Republic of Qaraqalpakistan and Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location Khazarasp is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 2946 enterprises registered, of which 2644 are functioning.

Of 2644 functioning enterprises, 2400 concern to subjects of small business.

There are 3 big industrial enterprises and 1 joint venture functioning in the district.


District of Khonqa occupies 7% of the region territory. The distance between Khonqa and town of Urgench is 18 km.

There are 10 public assemblies, 49 populated areas (settlements) and 35 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 2082 people. During the time 2576 children were born, which is by 48 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 150,4 thousand people, of whom 36,2 thousand live in the town and 114,2 thousand in the countryside. Density is 349,8 people per 1 km². The district borders on districts of Yangiariq and Bagat and the Republic of Qaraqalpakistan.

According to geographic location Khonqa is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 3124 enterprises registered, of which 2961 are functioning.

Of 2961 functioning enterprises, 2811 concern to subjects of small business.

There are 3 big industrial enterprises functioning in the district.


District of Khiva occupies 7,5% of the region territory. The distance between Khiva and town of Urgench is 30 km.

There are 9 public assemblies, 91 populated areas (settlements) and 34 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 2678 people. During the time 3342 children were born, which is by 11 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008, the population accounts for 192,7 thousand people, of whom 55 thousand live in the town and 137,7 thousand in the countryside. Density is 418,9 people per 1 km². District of Khiva borders on districts of Yangiariq and Qoshkopir and the Republic of Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location district of Khiva is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 3096 enterprises registered, of which 2587 are functioning.

Of 2587 functioning enterprises, 2351 concern to subjects of small business.

There are 2 big industrial enterprises and 4 joint ventures functioning in the district.


District of Shavat occupies 7,5% of the region territory. The distance between Shavat and town of Urgench is 40 km.

There are 11 public assemblies, 71 populated areas (settlements) and 56 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 1780 people. During the time 2227 children were born, which is by 89 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 136,2 thousand people, of whom 16,9 thousand live in the town and 119,3 thousand in the countryside. Density is 296,1 people per 1 km². Shavat borders on districts of Qoshkopir, Gurlan, Urgench and the Republic of Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location Shavat is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 3070 enterprises registered, of which 2750 are functioning.

Of 2750 functioning enterprises, 2560 concern to subjects of small business.

There are 2 big industrial enterprises functioning in the district.


District of Yangiariq occupies 6,5% of the region territory. The distance between Yangiariq and town of Urgench is 24 km.

There are 9 public assemblies, 41 populated areas (settlements) and 10 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 1267 people. During the time 1565 children were born, which is by 11 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 90,6 thousand people. Density is 226,5 people per 1 km². The district borders on districts of Khiva, Bagat and Urgench and the Republic of Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location Khiva is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 3096 enterprises registered, of which 26586 are functioning.

Of 2686 functioning enterprises, 2493 concern to subjects of small business.

There is 1 big industrial enterprise functioning in the district.


District of Yangibazar occupies 5,6% of the region territory. The distance between Yangibazar and town of Urgench is 20 km.

There are 8 public assemblies, 47 populated areas (settlements) and 30 makhallyas (local authorities) in the district. In January-September 2008 natural increase in population made up 913 people. During the time 1183 children were born, which is by 58 children more than in January-September 2007. For October 1, 2008 the population accounts for 70 thousand people, of whom 6,7 thousand live in the town and 63,3 thousand in the countryside. Density is 205,9 people per 1 km². Shavat borders on districts of Qoshkopir, Gurlan, Urgench and the Republic of Turkmenistan.

According to geographic location Yangibazar is situated between 40⁰ -31⁰ and 42⁰ longitude North and 60⁰ – 62⁰ latitude East.

The climate of the town is sharp-continental, and the difference between maximal and minimal temperatures is 78⁰.

For October 1, 2008 there are 2181 enterprises registered, of which 1921 are functioning.

Of 1921 functioning enterprises, 1822 concern to subjects of small business.

There is 1 big industrial enterprise and 1 joint venture functioning in the district.