Rishton, Uzbekistan
Rishton
Rishton / Риштан | |
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| Coordinates: 40°21′24″N 71°17′05″E / 40.35667°N 71.28472°E | |
| Country | Uzbekistan |
| Region | Fergana Region |
| District | Rishton District |
| Elevation | 471 m (1,545 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 34,800 |
| Website | www.rishton.uz |
Rishton (Uzbek: Rishton, Tajik: Рештон, Russian: Риштан, alternative spellings Rishtan, Rishdan, Roshidon, previously called also Kyubishev by Russians) is a city in Fergana Region, in Uzbekistan. It is the administrative center of Rishton District. Its population is 34,800 (2016). It is located about halfway between Kokand and Fergana. Main languages spoken in this area are Tajik and Uzbek.