Mirishkor District

Mirishkor District (Uzbek: Mirishkor/Миришкор; Tajik: Миришкор; Russian: Миришкар, romanized: Mirishkar) is a district of Qashqadaryo Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at the town Yangi Mirishkor.^[1] It has an area of 3,210 km² (1,240 sq mi)^[2] and its population is 121,500 (2021 est.).^[3] The district consists of 3 urban-type settlements (Yangi Mirishkor, Jeynov, Pomuq) and 12 rural communities.^[1] It borders with Turkmenistan, Bukhara Region, Muborak District, Kasbi District, Nishon District.

Mirishkor District Миришкорский район
District
Mirishkor tumani
Country	Uzbekistan
Region	Qashqadaryo Region
Capital	Yangi Mirishkor
Government
• Hokim	Sherali Sanaev
Area
• Total	3,210 km2 (1,240 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	121,500
• Density	38/km2 (98/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+5 (UZT)

Climate

Mirishkor has a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWk). The district has mild winters, but very hot and dry summers. The average June temperature is about 28 °C (82 °F).

Economy

Natural resources include significant petroleum and natural gas reserves. Major agricultural activities include cotton, various crops and livestock.