Shahriston

Shahriston
Russian: Шахристан
Tajik: Шахристон
Village and Jamoat
Shahriston
Location in Tajikistan
Shahriston
Shahriston (West and Central Asia)
Coordinates: 39°46′N 68°49′E / 39.767°N 68.817°E / 39.767; 68.817
Country Tajikistan
RegionSughd Region
DistrictShahriston District
Population
 (2015)
  Total
22,903
Time zoneUTC+5 (TJT)
Official languages

Shahriston (Russian: Шахристан; Tajik: Шаҳристон) is a village and jamoat in north-west Tajikistan. It is located in Shahriston District in the central part of Sughd Region. It is the administrative center of Shahriston District. The jamoat has a total population of 22,903 (2015). It consists of 12 villages, including Shahriston (the seat), Buston, Chashmasor, Firdavsi, Istiqlol, Tursunzoda and Vahdat.

The archaeological site of Bunjikat is located nearby.