Nurak
Nurak (Tajik: Норак) is a city in the Khatlon province of Tajikistan. It is situated on the Vakhsh River, 885 m above sea level, and is 70 km southeast of Dushanbe, the capital. It has a population of 18,950 (2008 estimate).[1]
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  Nurak Location in Tajikistan | |
| Coordinates: 38°23′N 69°19′E | |
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| Province | Khatlon |
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| • Total | 18,950 (est) |
The city was founded in 1960 alongside the construction of Nurek Dam, which was completed in 1980.
The city also has a military area housing personnel working at the nearby optical satellite tracking facility, the Okno ("Window") complex[2].
References
- "Tajikistan". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2008.
- https://fas.org/spp/military/program/track/okno.pdf Sourcebook on the Okno and Krona Space Surveillance Systems
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