Shımbay Explained

Shimbay
Settlement Type:City
Native Name:Шымбай, Shımbay
Pushpin Map:Uzbekistan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Uzbekistan
Coordinates:42.9333°N 106°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous Republic
Subdivision Name1:Karakalpakstan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Shimbay District
Leader Title:Ákim
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:50400
Timezone:UZT
Utc Offset:+5
Elevation M:64
Area Code:(+998) 6144
Official Name:Shimbay

Shimbay Kurant

Shimbay (Karakalpak: Шымбай, Shımbay), also known as Chimbay (Russian: Чимбaй|Chimbay) is a city and seat of Shimbay district in Karakalpakstan.[1] Its population is 50,400 (2016).[2]

One of the ancient yurt workshops of Karakalpakstan is located in Shimbay, near the old Russian house. The yurt masters make Karakalpak yurts and have their own unique technique, which is passed through generations to generations of the yurt-craftsmen.

Climate

Shimbay has a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWk), with cold winters and hot summers. Rainfall is generally light and erratic, and occurs mainly in the winter and autumn months.

Transportation

The road south out of Shimbay connects to Xaliqabat and Nukus. Another road leads northeast to Qaraózek and Taxtakópir.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Classification system of territorial units of the Republic of Uzbekistan. uz, ru. July 2020. The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on statistics.
  2. Book: Shaharlar geografiyasi. Geography of cities. uz. Soliyev, A.S.. 143.