Sortobe Explained

Official Name:Sortobe
Native Name:Сортөбе
Sortöbe
Pushpin Map:Kazakhstan
Mapsize:200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Kazakhstan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Jambyl Region
Population As Of:2015
Population Total:29000
Timezone:UTC +5
Coordinates:42.86°N 75.23°W
Elevation M:768
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Korday District
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Wikidata:yes
Zoom:12
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Sortobe (Kazakh: Сортөбе, ; Russian: Сортобе, Sortobe; Щёртюбе) is an urban-type settlement in Korday District of Jambyl Region of Kazakhstan. It is located on the Chu River, opposite and slightly downstream from the Kyrgyz city Tokmok. The population of 29,000 is approximately 90% Dungan.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Imyarova. Zulfiya. May 2019. The Peculiarities of Traditional Marriage Rituals of the Dungan Diaspora: A Comparative-Historical Analysis. Nationalities Papers. en. 47. 3. 492–505. 10.1017/nps.2018.13. 197844860 . 0090-5992.