Fergana is the capital of Fergana Region in eastern Uzbekistan, with a population of about 299,200 as of 2022. The modern city was founded in 1876 as a Russian garrison town and has grown into one of Uzbekistan's most important centers of oil refining, home to the region's first oil refinery, built in 1908.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Elevation (m) Sources
1. Fergana, Wikipedia
Lead section, Founding
The modern city was founded in 1876.
Infobox, Area
95.6 km2 (36.9 sq mi)
Infobox, Elevation
590 m (1,940 ft)
Infobox, Latitude
40.38639°N 71.78639°E
Infobox, Longitude
40.38639°N 71.78639°E
Infobox: population_total
337,600
- In Group: Cities of Central Asia (World), Wikipedia infobox, country field
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