Mirzo Ulugbek (Uzbek: Mirzo Ulugʻbek tumani, Russian: Мирзо-Улугбекский район, romanized: Mirzo-Ulugbeksky rayon) is one of 12 districts (tuman) of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.[3] It was named after the astronomer, mathematician and sultan Ulugh Beg. The urban-type settlement Ulugbek is part of the district.[3]
Mirzo Ulugbek Mirzo Ulug'bek | |
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| Country |  Uzbekistan |
| Municipality | Tashkent |
| Established | 1981 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.15 km2 (13.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[2] | |
| • Total | 285,000 |
| • Density | 8,100/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
Overview
Mirzo Ulugbek is located in the northeastern part city. It was established in 1981 as Kuybyshev,[4] after the Russian revolutionary leader Valerian Kuybyshev.
Mirzo Ulugbek borders the districts of Yunusabad and Yashnobod, and is adjacent to Tashkent Province.
