Khorog
Khorog
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Coordinates: 37°29′30″N 71°33′21″E / 37.49167°N 71.55583°E | |
Country | Tajikistan |
Region | Gorno-Badakhshan |
Elevation | 2,123 m (6,965 ft) |
Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 30,500 |
Time zone | GMT+5 |
Area code | +992 3522 |
Climate | BSk |
Khorog[a] (Tajik: Хоруғ, Latin script: Xoruƣ; Russian: Хорог, romanized: Horog; Persian: خاروغ, romanized: Khārūgh, Tajik pronunciation: [χɔrɔʁ]) is the capital of Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan. It is also the capital of the Shughnon District of Gorno-Badakhshan. It has a population of 30,500 (2020 est.).[1]
Khorog is 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) above sea level in the
History
Until the late 19th century, Khorog was in an area disputed between the Emir of
Before 1896, when the Russians arrived and built a fort, the main town in the area was Kala-i Bar Panj (or Bar Panja Qal'a) somewhat downriver on the Afghan side. Following the fall of
Khorog occupied headlines in July 2012 due to a government forces clash with guerrillas. Over 40 people, including 12 soldiers were killed (many reports indicated that the number of casualties could be higher). The country’s security forces moved in to arrest suspects in the murder of secret services General Abdullo Nazarov. The alleged criminals were linked to former guerrilla leader-turned-border patrol commander Tolib Ayombekov. Ayombekov is alleged to have been involved in drug trafficking and the smuggling of tobacco and precious stones for many years.[2] In 2014, 2018, 2021 and most recently in May 2022, Khorog was the scene of violent clashes and demonstrations against suspected human rights violations by security forces.[3]
Pamir's botanical garden is the most popular view of Khorog. It was established in 1940 to test the survival rate of various plants in mountain climate conditions. More than 30,000 varieties of plants have been checked according to official statistics, which now covers around 4,000 types of garden collection. Located close to Khorog, the botanic garden of Pamir opens up a great panoramic view of the entire city.[4]
Facilities and education
Modern Khorog is one of the poorest areas of Tajikistan, with the non-profit
Khorog is also host to the Aga Khan Lycee and one of the three campuses of the University of Central Asia. The university was founded in 2000 by the governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, and The Aga Khan. It is the world’s first internationally chartered institution of higher education. UCA has three Schools – School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Development and the School of Professional and Continuing Education. The Khorog campus offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Global Economics and Earth and Environmental Sciences.[9]
Transportation
There is a bridge to the Afghan side of the river. Khorog is situated along the
The highway is very difficult to pass in both directions, especially during winter and spring. Khorog also has a small
Climate
Khorog experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk) with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers.
Climate data for Khorog (1991–2020, extremes 1898–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 9.7 (49.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
30.2 (86.4) |
35.0 (95.0) |
36.6 (97.9) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
29.5 (85.1) |
20.5 (68.9) |
14.0 (57.2) |
39.0 (102.2) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1.4 (29.5) |
1.2 (34.2) |
7.6 (45.7) |
16.2 (61.2) |
21.9 (71.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.4 (86.7) |
26.3 (79.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
10.3 (50.5) |
2.3 (36.1) |
15.8 (60.5) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.8 (19.8) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
2.8 (37.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.3 (66.7) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
18.2 (64.8) |
10.7 (51.3) |
4.2 (39.6) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
9.4 (49.0) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −10.5 (13.1) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
12.6 (54.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.3 (59.5) |
10.6 (51.1) |
4.6 (40.3) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−6.0 (21.2) |
4.1 (39.3) |
Record low °C (°F) | −27.1 (−16.8) |
−28.7 (−19.7) |
−19.8 (−3.6) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
1.9 (35.4) |
2.2 (36.0) |
5.4 (41.7) |
1.5 (34.7) |
−7.7 (18.1) |
−13.2 (8.2) |
−24.7 (−12.5) |
−28.7 (−19.7) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 32 (1.3) |
33 (1.3) |
33 (1.3) |
34 (1.3) |
34 (1.3) |
14 (0.6) |
2 (0.1) |
0.4 (0.02) |
2 (0.1) |
12 (0.5) |
18 (0.7) |
22 (0.9) |
236 (9.3) |
Average precipitation days | 11.5 | 13.2 | 16.4 | 13.5 | 12.2 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 103.2 |
Average relative humidity (%)
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72.2 | 70.7 | 61.8 | 51.6 | 52.8 | 48.0 | 43.9 | 40.7 | 43.8 | 54.3 | 60.1 | 64.9 | 55.4 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 108 | 103 | 139 | 178 | 223 | 262 | 269 | 275 | 245 | 181 | 144 | 105 | 2,232 |
Source 1: Pogoda.ru.net, NOAA (sun 1961–1990)[11]
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Source 2: climatebase.ru (precipitation days, humidity)[12] |
Notable people
The following is a list of well-known people who were born or brought up in Khorog:
- Shodi Shabdolov, chairman of the Communist Party of Tajikistan from 1991 to 2016
- Muhammadboqir Muhammadboqirov, Tajik opposition politician killed in clashes with government forces in 2022
- Oleg Fesov, prominent Pamiri musical artist
Sports
Khorog is the locality of highest altitude where bandy has been played.[13]
Photo gallery
Notes
- ^ Also transliterated as Khorugh (from Persian) or Horog (from Tajik)
References
- ^ a b "Population of the Republic of Tajikistan as of 1 January 2020" (PDF) (in Russian). Statistics office of Tajikistan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Government Forces Clash with Guerrillas in Tajikistan". The Gazette of Central Asia. Satrapia. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ Roof-top Info (2022). "What is happening in Tajikistan? Background information on the situation in Khorugh" (PDF). Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Khorog". Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Regional Museum". lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ^ "Khorog Travel Guide". Caravanistan. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ^ "Pamir Botanical Garden". lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ^ "Pamir Botanical garden". traveltajikistan.net. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ^ "Undergraduate Programme – University of Central Asia". www.ucentralasia.org. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
- ^ КЛИМАТ УЛАН-БАТОРА (in Russian). Pogoda.ru.net. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ "Horog (Khorog) Climate Normals 1961–1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ^ "Khorog, Tajikistan". Climatebase.ru. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ^ Boris Fominykh (15 January 2011). "Опубликован календарь матчей турнира по хоккею с мячом Азиады-2011". bandynet.ru. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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External links
- "Welcome to Xoroq (Khorogh)", © Tirdâd Gorgâni, May 2005; (web archive, 1 August 2008).
- Photo of Khorugh Airport (source)
- A Bird's Eye View of Khorugh (Flickr)