Rishton, Uzbekistan
Rishton
Rishton / Риштан | |
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Rishton Location in Uzbekistan | |
| 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 |
| Postal code | 151300 |
| 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, and is located about halfway between Kokand and Fergana. Its population is 34,800 (2016). Tajik and Uzbek are the main languages spoken in the area.