# Konibodom

> city in Tajikistan

**Wikidata**: [Q1015752](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1015752)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konibodom)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/konibodom

## Summary
Konibodom is a city in Tajikistan and the administrative center of Konibodom District in Sughd Province. With a population of 54,400 as of 2022, it is situated at an elevation of 410 meters above sea level and covers an area of 67 square kilometers. The city has a documented history dating back to 1463 and serves as a significant urban center in northern Tajikistan.

## Key Facts
- **Founded**: 801 (earliest recorded founding date).
- **Population**: 50,400 (2016), 54,300 (2021), 54,400 (2022).
- **Coordinates**: 40°17′00″N, 70°25′00″E.
- **Elevation**: 410 meters above sea level.
- **Area**: 67 square kilometers.
- **Time Zone**: UTC+05:00.
- **Website**: http://www.konibodom.tj.
- **Postal Code**: 735900.
- **Aliases**: Kanibadam, コニボドム (Japanese), Конибодом (Russian/Tajik).
- **Administrative History**: Part of Kokand uyezd (1876–1924), Sughd Province (1939–1962, 1970–present), and Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (1962–1970).
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 135062446, GeoNames ID 1514891, GNS ID -2555891, Library of Congress Authority ID n2002023269.

## FAQs
- **Where is Konibodom located?**  
  Konibodom is in Sughd Province, Tajikistan, at coordinates 40°17′N 70°25′E, near the border with Uzbekistan.

- **What is the population of Konibodom?**  
  The population has grown from 50,400 in 2016 to 54,400 in 2022, reflecting steady urban growth.

- **What historical administrative regions has Konibodom belonged to?**  
  It was part of Kokand uyezd (1876–1924), the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (1962–1970), and has been in Sughd Province since 1970.

- **When was Konibodom first documented?**  
  The earliest written records of the city date to 1463, though its founding is traditionally cited as 801.

## Why It Matters
Konibodom is a key urban and administrative hub in northern Tajikistan, anchoring the Konibodom District and contributing to the economic and cultural life of Sughd Province. Its history spans over a millennium, with strategic significance during the Soviet era and as a regional center in modern Tajikistan. The city’s population growth underscores its role in supporting regional development and migration patterns.

## Notable For
- **Ancient Founding**: Claimed inception in 801, with written records from 1463.
- **Administrative Resilience**: Survived multiple reorganizations, including Soviet and post-Soviet governance shifts.
- **Geographic Significance**: Located in the fertile Fergana Valley, supporting agriculture and trade.
- **Cultural Identity**: Home to distinct categories of notable individuals (Q8056239, Q32413118) and a documented history in encyclopedic records (Britannica, Great Russian Encyclopedia).

## Body

### History
Konibodom’s history dates to 801, though its earliest written records appear in 1463. It belonged to the Kokand uyezd from 1876 until 1924, later joining the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic from 1962 to 1970. Since 1970, it has been part of Sughd Province, serving as the capital of Konibodom District.

### Geography
The city spans 67 km² at 40°17′N 70°25′E, with an elevation of 410 meters. Its location in the Fergana Valley places it in a historically fertile and contested region.

### Demographics
Population figures show growth from 50,400 (2016) to 54,400 (2022), based on official Tajik statistical reports. The city’s role as a regional center drives this demographic trend.

### Administration
Konibodom has been governed under multiple jurisdictions:
- **Kokand uyezd**: 1876–1924
- **Tajik SSR**: 1962–1970
- **Sughd Province**: 1970–present

### Infrastructure
Key infrastructure includes a municipal website (http://www.konibodom.tj) and postal code 735900. The city operates in the UTC+05:00 time zone.

### Cultural References
Konibodom is categorized in Wikimedia projects under "Category:Konibodom" and "Category:People from Konibodom." It is referenced in the Encyclopædia Britannica and the Great Russian Encyclopedia, highlighting its historical and cultural relevance.

### Identifiers
The city holds multiple international identifiers, including VIAF ID 135062446, GeoNames ID 1514891, and Library of Congress Authority ID n2002023269, ensuring its global documentation.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](http://www.stat.tj/ru/img/7a20337ca019c92e18235196b4e62aaa_1470198679.pdf)
3. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20221010195817/https://stat.tj/storage//1.01.2022.pdf)
4. GeoNames
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File