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Nukus

Coordinates: 42°28′N 59°36′E / 42.467°N 59.600°E / 42.467; 59.600
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Nukus
Nukus (Uzbek)
Nókis (Karakalpak)
Official seal of Nukus
Nukus is located in Uzbekistan
Nukus
Nukus
Location in Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 42°28′N 59°36′E / 42.467°N 59.600°E / 42.467; 59.600
Country Uzbekistan
ProvinceKarakalpakstan
Established1860
Government
 • TypeCity Administration
Area
 • Total222 km2 (86 sq mi)
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
 • Total329,100
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Postal code
2301xx
Area code(+998) 61
Websitewww.nukus.uz

Nukus (Uzbek: Nukus / Нукус; Karakalpak: Nókis / Нөкис; Kazakh: Нүкіс / Nükıs) is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The population of Nukus as of January 1, 2022 was 329,100.

References

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  1. "Hududlar bo`yicha shahar va qishloq aholisi soni" [Urban and rural population by district] (PDF) (in Uzbek). Karakalpakstan Republic department of statistics.