Tashkent Region
Capital region combining irrigated agriculture, cotton clusters, and new chemical production facilities.
Tashkent Region surrounds the capital—an administrative zone where agriculture, industry, and suburban development mix. The Chirchik River valley provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power, enabling both farming and manufacturing.
Cotton cultivation historically dominated agriculture, but diversification increased under reforms. Vegetables, fruits, and grains now complement cotton. The region participates in cotton cluster programs that integrate production, ginning, and textile manufacturing.
Industry exploits proximity to the capital. Chemical production, including new 'green' mineral fertilizer facilities (2025), adds value to agricultural inputs. Machine building, construction materials, and food processing provide employment.
The biological pattern is capital-region symbiosis: Tashkent Region supplies agricultural products, industrial inputs, and labor to the capital while absorbing suburban spillover and industrial activities seeking space unavailable in the dense city center.