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During the Hellenistic period, Kulob was part of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom.

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Tajikistan
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Kulob

Tajikistan

Country
Tajikistan
Population
105.0K
Coordinates
37.91, 69.78
1049th most populous city in the world

Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).

From the “History” section

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Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0

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The city was conquered by the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan.

Kulob
Tajikistan
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Kulob

Tajikistan

Country
Tajikistan
Population
105.0K
Coordinates
37.91, 69.78
1049th most populous city in the world

Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0

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Kulob was incorporated into the Russian Empire as part of its conquest of Central Asia.

Kulob
Tajikistan
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city

Kulob

Tajikistan

Country
Tajikistan
Population
105.0K
Coordinates
37.91, 69.78
1049th most populous city in the world

Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0

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Kulob has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 15.8 °C.

Kulob
Tajikistan
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city

Kulob

Tajikistan

Country
Tajikistan
Population
105.0K
Coordinates
37.91, 69.78
1049th most populous city in the world

Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).

From the “Geography” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0

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Before ca. 2018, Kulob was the seat of Kulob District, covering its outlying rural areas.

Kulob
Tajikistan
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city

Kulob

Tajikistan

Country
Tajikistan
Population
105.0K
Coordinates
37.91, 69.78
1049th most populous city in the world

Kulob or Khatlon is a city in Khatlon Region in southern Tajikistan. Located 203 km (126 mi) southeast of the capital Dushanbe on the river Yakhsu, it is one of the largest cities in the country. Its population is estimated at 106,300 for the city proper and 214,700 for the city with the outlying communities (2020).

From the “Subdivisions” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Maris Teteris · CC BY 3.0

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