Angren

Angren is an industrial city in Tashkent Region situated along a river in the eastern landscape. It is built around coal mines, power stations, rubber factories, and construction material plants that define its character and economic activity.

Angren was founded in 1946 when four villages around coal mining operations were merged together, having grown during World War II. This joining marked the start of organized industrial development at the site.

The name Angren comes from the Persian word 'ohangaron', meaning blacksmiths, which reveals the industrial roots of this mining settlement. Today, the city's identity remains tied to its working past and the people who operate its factories and mines.

The city is best explored on foot in separate sections, since the main industrial and residential zones are spread across different areas. Visitors should dress appropriately, as the surroundings often experience harsh weather and have an industrial character.

The coal reserves here rank among Central Asia's largest energy sources and are extracted mainly through surface mining methods. These natural resources have shaped the entire development and form of the modern city.