Kayrakkum Reservoir, Ramsar site reservoir in Sughd Province, Tajikistan.
The Kayrakkum Reservoir extends across 520 square kilometers with depths reaching 25 meters, forming a substantial water body in northwestern Tajikistan.
The construction of Kayrakkum Dam in the 1950s required the relocation of 2,400 families from 20 villages to northern cotton-producing regions.
The reservoir, renamed Tajik Sea in 2016, provides essential irrigation resources that maintain agricultural traditions in the Fergana Valley region.
The reservoir contains 416,000 cubic hectometers of water, supporting local agriculture, power generation, and recreational activities including fishing and boating.
A 1,150-square-kilometer protected area around the reservoir serves as a critical habitat for wintering waterfowl and various birds of prey.
Location: Sughd Province
GPS coordinates: 40.29000,70.06000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:17
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