Khatlon Province

Khatlon is a province in southern Tajikistan covering roughly 24,800 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, valleys, and farming areas. It stretches between the borders of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and serves as a major agricultural region.

The province took its current form in 1992 when two former Soviet administrative zones merged following the Soviet Union's collapse. This reorganization came after a regional conflict that reshaped the area's internal boundaries.

The population here speaks Tajik and Uzbek, with families keeping alive their traditions of carpet weaving and embroidery that you can see in local bazaars. These crafts remain central to daily life and local commerce.

Bokhtar serves as the main hub and administrative center where you can access roads leading to different parts of the region. Travel between districts takes time due to mountainous terrain and rural infrastructure.

The province holds substantial mineral deposits underground and is widely known for large-scale cotton farming across its districts. This agricultural focus shapes both the landscape and the local economy.

Location: Tajikistan

Inception: September 8, 1988

Capital city: Bokhtar

Shares border with: Districts under Central Government Jurisdiction, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan

GPS coordinates: 37.83333,69.00000

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:45