Bunjikat (Russian: Бунчикат; Tajik: Бунҷикат, formerly: Yangiqurghon, Tajik: Янгӣқурғон; Persian: ینگی‌قرغان) is a jamoat in north-west Tajikistan. It is in Shahriston District in Sughd Region. The jamoat has a total population of 15,344 (2015).[1] It consists of 7 villages, including Guliston (the seat), Obodi and Sebzor.[2]

The archaeological site of Bunjikat is the location of the former capital of the Principality of Ushrusana.

References

  1. ^ Jamoat-level basic indicators, United Nations Development Programme in Tajikistan, accessed 3 October 2020
  2. ^ Jamoat Bunjikat, tojkiston.ucoz.ru


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