Chirchiq

Chirchiq is an industrial city that stretches along the Chirchiq River in Tashkent Region. The city sits near the Chatkal Mountains and developed as a major hub for chemical and electrotechnical manufacturing.

The city was formed in 1935 from the merger of several villages during construction of a major hydroelectric power station. This consolidation created the foundation for rapid growth as an industrial center during the Soviet era.

The technical institute in Chirchiq prepares students for careers in chemical engineering, industrial manufacturing, and agricultural technology sectors.

As a visitor, expect that infrastructure is mainly oriented toward industry, with factories and worker neighborhoods being the primary sights. Weekdays are the best time to explore and observe the city's working rhythms.

A system of water channels diverts flow from the Chirchiq River to supply Tashkent and several southern municipalities with drinking water. This water system is vital to the region and makes the city an invisible but essential part of how people live in the capital.

Location: Tashkent Region

Inception: 1935

Elevation above the sea: 582 m

GPS coordinates: 41.47257,69.58142

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:42