Istaravshan is a city in Sughd Province in Tajikistan. In 2000, the Tajik government changed the name of the city from Uroteppa.
Climate
Istaravshan has a continental Mediterranean climate (KöppenDsa). The average annual temperature in Istaravshan is . There is more rainfall in winter than in summer, and about of precipitation falls annually. ==Subdivisions==
Subdivisions
. (941-1442) Before ca. 2018, Istaravshan was the seat of Istaravshan District, which covered the rural part of the present city of Istaravshan. The city of Istaravshan covers Istaravshan proper and ten jamoats. ==Istaravshan on stamps==
Istaravshan on stamps
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