Shirabad, Uzbekistan

Sherobod (Uzbek: Sherobod, Шеробод, Russian: Шерабад, Tajik: Шеробод) is a town in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan. The European route E60 passes through the town.

For other places with similar names, see Shirabad.
For other uses, see Shirabad (disambiguation).
Sherobod

Sherobod

شیرآباد
Sherobod
Location in Uzbekistan
Coordinates: 37°40′N 67°00′E
Country Uzbekistan
RegionSurxondaryo Region
DistrictSherobod District
Population
 (2000)
 • Total24 200

The name is of Persian/Tajiki origin, شیرآباد Šêrâbâd, standing for 'Lion's Lair' ("sher/shir" for lion, and "abad/obod" for English term, abode).

The city has a mixed Tajik and Uzbek population, with the former boasting a slim majority.

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