Kurush (Tajik: Куруш, formerly: Kurkat) is a 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 30,469 (2019).[1]
Kurush | |
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  Kurush Location in Tajikistan | |
| Coordinates: 40°08′N 69°15′E / 40.133°N 69.250°E | |
| Country |  Tajikistan |
| Region | Sughd Region |
| District | Spitamen District |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 26,469 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (TJT) |
References edit
- ^ Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 3 October 2020
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