Eskiarab

Eskiarab
Eskiarab (Uzbek)
Town
Eskiarab
Location in Oltiariq District
Coordinates: 40°22′07″N 71°25′23″E / 40.36861°N 71.42306°E / 40.36861; 71.42306
Country Uzbekistan
RegionFergana Region
DistrictOltiariq District
Town status2009
Government
  TypeTown Council
  BodyGhayrat MFY
Area
  Town
22 km2 (8 sq mi)
  Urban
12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
465 m (1,526 ft)
Highest elevation
502 m (1,647 ft)
Lowest elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Town
12,600
  Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (UZT)
Postal code
151215
Area code+(998) 73
Geocode1538551
Annual precipitation100-150 mm

Eskiarab (Uzbek: Eskiarab, Russian: Эскиараб) is a town in Oltiariq District of Fergana Region, Uzbekistan. It is situated in the south-west of Oltiariq District. The population of the town consists of mainly Uzbeks. It is a historical place containing several ancient places. One of the historic locations is the Kitkontepa ancient monument.

The town population was 12,600 in 2016. In 2009, Eskiarab was given town status. The local time is UTC +5 (UZT).