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; 69.267 Coordinates: 41°18′N 69°16′E﻿ / ﻿41.300°N 69.267°E﻿ / 41.300; 69.267
Settled | 5th to 3rd centuries BC
Government
• Type | City Administration
• Hakim (Mayor) | Jahongir Ortiqhojaev
Area
• Total | 334.8 km2 (129.3 sq mi)
Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft)
Population (2018)
• Total | 2,485,900
• Density | 7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi)
Time zone | UTC+5 ( )
Area code(s) | 71
HDI (2017) | 0.793 high
Website | https://tashkentnews.uz/