Asaka | |
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District | |
Asaka tumani | |
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Country | Uzbekistan |
Region | Andijan Region |
Capital | Asaka |
Established | 1926 |
Area | |
• Total | 260 km2 (100 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 191 500 |
Time zone | UTC+5 ( UZT) |
Asaka is a raion (district) of Andijan Region in Uzbekistan. The capital lies at Asaka. The population is 191,500 people.
Asaka has always been eminent for its transportation means,- for its horses in the past and cars that GM Uzbekistan (car-manufacturing plant located in the heart of the district) produces today. In fact, the town is named after a beautiful horse which, according to a folk legend, was owned by a local mustanger.
Coordinates: 40°38′00″N 72°14′00″E / 40.6333°N 72.2333°E