Beruniy
Beruniy, a town on the right bank of the Amu Darya river in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, takes its name from the 11th-century scholar Abu Rayhan Beruni, who conducted astronomical observations here in the 990s. The town was previously known as Kat, the ancient capital of Khwarezm. It serves as a regional industrial and administrative centre, connected to Nukus and other cities by road and air.
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- Population66,090
- Nearest water from center 5.0 km3.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 44 km27 mi
Nearest airports
Beruniy: quick answers
Where is Beruniy?
Beruniy is in Uzbekistan.
How do you get to Beruniy?
The nearest airport is Urgench (UGC), about 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Beruniy?
The warmest month is July, averaging 30°C87°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is April, with about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Beruniy?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.