Tashkent

Uzbek: Toshkent
Capital
Nickname(s): 
Tash (A rock)
Motto(s): 
Kuch Adolatdadir!
("Strength is in Justice!")
Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E / 41.300°N 69.267°E / 41.300; 69.267Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E / 41.300°N 69.267°E / 41.300; 69.267
Settled5th to 3rd centuries BC
Government
 • TypeCity Administration
 • Hakim (Mayor)Jahongir Ortiqhojaev
Area
 • Total334.8 km2 (129.3 sq mi)
Elevation
455 m (1,493 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total2,485,900
 • Density7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 ( )
Area code(s)71
HDI (2017)0.793
high
Websitehttps://tashkentnews.uz/