Sirdaryo Region

Sirdaryo Region is an administrative territory in central Uzbekistan, situated south of Tashkent and defined by the Syr Darya River. The landscape blends desert terrain with irrigated agricultural fields, containing several towns and villages spread across the area.

The region was established as a separate administrative unit in 1963 during the Soviet era as part of the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. It maintained this status following Uzbekistan's independence in 1991.

The region has long been centered on cotton farming, a practice that shapes daily life for many residents. You can see fields everywhere, and this tradition remains woven into how people here work and live.

Guliston, the regional capital, sits on major transport routes and provides basic services including administrative offices, schools, and shops. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for exploring, as summer heat can be intense.

The region contains several hydroelectric power stations along the Syr Darya River that generate a major share of the country's electricity. These facilities use the river's water flow to produce power and play a key role in the nation's energy supply.

Location: Uzbekistan

Inception: February 16, 1963

Capital city: Guliston

Elevation above the sea: 267 m

Shares border with: Jizzakh Region, Tashkent Region

Website: http://sirdaryo.uz

GPS coordinates: 40.41667,68.66667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:29