# Navoiy

> town in Uzbekistan

**Wikidata**: [Q763015](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q763015)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navoiy)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/navoiy

## Summary
Navoiy is a large city in Uzbekistan, founded on September 3, 1958, and serving as the administrative center of the Navoiy Region. It is a significant urban settlement with a population of 134,100 as of 2014, and its official languages include Uzbek and Russian.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (instance of a large human settlement).
- **Area**: 35 square kilometers.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 40.083333, Longitude 65.383333.
- **Timezone**: UTC+05:00.
- **Elevation**: 380 meters above sea level.
- **Population**:
  - 3,086 (1939)
  - 18,600 (1959)
  - 61,161 (1970)
  - 84,277 (1979)
  - 107,115 (1989)
  - 112,300 (2005)
  - 134,100 (2014)
  - 220,000 (2019)
- **Postal Code**: 2101000.
- **Official Languages**: Uzbek (primary), Russian (secondary).
- **Website**: [www.navoiy.gov.uz](http://www.navoiy.gov.uz).
- **Geonames ID**: 1513131.
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: bc73f70c-f2dd-4ae7-8144-c2039cbaa3c3.
- **OpenStreetMap Node ID**: 246490714.
- **Elevation**: 378 meters (alternative measurement).
- **Different From**: Ali-Shir Nava'i (poet).
- **Aliases**: Navoiy Shahri, ナヴァーイー州, ナヴォイ州.
- **Native Label**: Navoiy / Навоий.
- **Official Name**: Navoiy / Навоий (Russian), نوایی (Persian).
- **Wikipedia Title**: Navoiy.
- **Commons Category**: Navoiy.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Arabic, Azerbaijani, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Finnish, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Kyrgyz, Lithuanian, Latvian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Tajik, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Waray, Chinese.
- **Wikidata Description**: Town in Uzbekistan.
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -2578281.
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 1513131.
- **Online PWN Encyclopedia ID**: 3946288.
- **Category for People Born Here**: Q29032776.
- **Category for People Who Died Here**: Q32410694.
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007482437405171.
- **Great Russian Encyclopedia ID**: 2243500 (qualifier: НАВОИ).
- **Library of Congress ID**: n2003121281.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/046hgl.
- **BBC Things ID**: 6d71e9e1-6627-4177-bb31-ec233ccf7461.
- **Who's On First ID**: 421168857.
- **SNARC ID**: Cleopatra.
- **VIAF ID**: 138575909.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Navoiy?**
As of 2014, Navoiy has a population of 134,100. Earlier estimates include 3,086 in 1939, 18,600 in 1959, and 220,000 in 2019.

**When was Navoiy founded?**
Navoiy was founded on September 3, 1958.

**What languages are officially used in Navoiy?**
The official languages are Uzbek and Russian.

**What is the timezone of Navoiy?**
Navoiy operates on UTC+05:00.

**What is the elevation of Navoiy?**
Navoiy is located at an elevation of 380 meters above sea level, with an alternative measurement of 378 meters.

**What is the postal code of Navoiy?**
The postal code for Navoiy is 2101000.

**What is the area of Navoiy?**
Navoiy covers an area of 35 square kilometers.

**What is the official website of Navoiy?**
The official website is [www.navoiy.gov.uz](http://www.navoiy.gov.uz).

**What are the aliases of Navoiy?**
Navoiy is also known as Navoiy Shahri, ナヴァーイー州, and ナヴォイ州.

**What is the native label of Navoiy?**
The native label is Navoiy / Навоий.

## Why It Matters
Navoiy is a key administrative and economic hub in Uzbekistan, serving as the center of the Navoiy Region. Its strategic location and historical significance make it a vital part of the country's infrastructure and cultural heritage. The city's population growth and urban development reflect its role as a regional leader.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Center**: Served as the capital of Navoiy District from 1958 to 2003.
- **Population Growth**: Experienced significant population increases between 1939 and 2019.
- **Multilingual Official Status**: Recognizes Uzbek and Russian as official languages.
- **Cultural Distinction**: Named differently from the famous poet Ali-Shir Nava'i to avoid confusion.
- **Geographical Significance**: Located at a strategic elevation of 380 meters above sea level.

## Body
### History
Navoiy was founded on September 3, 1958, and initially served as the capital of Navoiy District until December 12, 2003, when its administrative role shifted to the Navoiy Region. The city's population has grown steadily, with notable increases recorded in 1939 (3,086), 1959 (18,600), and 2019 (220,000).

### Geography
Navoiy is situated at coordinates 40.083333 latitude and 65.383333 longitude, covering an area of 35 square kilometers. The city's elevation is 380 meters above sea level, with an alternative measurement of 378 meters.

### Demographics
The population of Navoiy has fluctuated over the years, with recorded figures including 61,161 in 1970, 84,277 in 1979, and 134,100 in 2014. The city's official languages are Uzbek and Russian, reflecting its diverse linguistic environment.

### Administration
Navoiy serves as the administrative center of the Navoiy Region, with a postal code of 2101000. The city's official website is [www.navoiy.gov.uz](http://www.navoiy.gov.uz), providing access to local governance resources.

### Cultural and Historical Significance
Navoiy is distinct from the famous poet Ali-Shir Nava'i, who is often confused with the city due to the shared name. The city's native label is Navoiy / Навоий, and its official name includes variations in Russian and Persian.

### Digital Identifiers
Navoiy is referenced by various digital identifiers, including Geonames ID (1513131), MusicBrainz Area ID (bc73f70c-f2dd-4ae7-8144-c2039cbaa3c3), and OpenStreetMap Node ID (246490714). It also has entries in the Online PWN Encyclopedia (ID: 3946288) and the Great Russian Encyclopedia (ID: 2243500).

### Wikipedia and Commons
Navoiy has extensive Wikipedia coverage in multiple languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Cebuano, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Finnish, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Kyrgyz, Lithuanian, Latvian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Tajik, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Waray, and Chinese. The city is also featured in the Commons category Navoiy.

### Related Entities
Navoiy is linked to various categories, including those for people born or deceased in the city (Q29032776 and Q32410694, respectively). It is also associated with the National Library of Israel (J9U ID: 987007482437405171) and the Library of Congress (ID: n2003121281).

### Unique Features
Navoiy's unique features include its classification as a city, its strategic location in Uzbekistan, and its role as a regional administrative and economic center. The city's multilingual status and historical significance further distinguish it from similar entities.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. MusicBrainz
3. [Source](http://www.citypopulation.de/Uzbekistan.html)
4. 1939 Soviet census
5. 1959 Soviet census
6. 1970 Soviet census
7. 1979 Soviet census
8. 1989 Soviet census
9. GeoNames
10. BBC Things
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File