Üch-Korgon (Kyrgyz: Үч-Коргон, pronounced [ytʃqorʁón], Russian: Уч-Коргон, romanized: Uch-Korgon), is a large village in Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is part of the Kadamjay District.[2] With the population of 14,708 (2021), it is the largest village in the region.[1] Under Soviet rule the village was named Molotovabad.
Üch-Korgon
Kyrgyz: Үч-Коргон | |
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![]() ![]() Üch-Korgon | |
Coordinates: 40°13′48″N 72°03′36″E | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Batken Region |
District | Kadamjay District |
Elevation | 1,025 m (3,363 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 14,708 |
Time zone | UTC+6 |
There is a river named Isfayram Soy. Isfayram Soy gives its water to the residents of Üch-Korgon, Kyzyl-Kiya and to other villages around Üch-Korgon and flows further to Quvasoy, a town in Uzbekistan. There are 11 schools in Üch-Korgon such as A.S. Pushkin, Ayniy, Jomiy, etc. Most of the population in Üch-Korgon is involved in growing and selling/exporting cherries, pears and tobacco leaves. Cherries of Üch-Korgon, known as "third type cherry," are the most popular and are claimed to be the largest in the world. Cherries ripen late May and early June.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2009 | 11,820 | — |
2021 | 14,708 | +1.84% |
Note: resident population; Sources:[3][1] |
Populated places in Kadamjay District, Batken Region | |
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Seat: Kadamjay | |
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