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Nukus
Uzbekistan · Republic of Karakalpakstan
Nukus is the sixth-largest city in Uzbekistan and the capital of the autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan. The population of Nukus as of 2026 is 349.4 thousand people. The Amu Darya river passes west of the city. Administratively, Nukus is a district-level city, that includes the urban-type settlement Karatau.
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Things to do in Nukus
- Muynak Ship Graveyard and Ancient Mizdakhan · 8 h · from $119 · 2.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Karakalpakstan Ancient Sites Tour · 9 h · from $99
- 2 Days Private Tour To Aral Sea from Nukus. · 48 h · from $475 · 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- 2 Day Aral Sea Eco Tour with Yurt Stay from Nukus · 48 h · from $369 · 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Discover The Aral Sea With Ayimtour · 48 h · from $380 · 4.9/5 (63 reviews)
- 2-Day Private 4WD Tour Muynak, Aral Sea & Usturt Plateau Nukus Uzbekistan · 48 h · from $475
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+5 · 11 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Republic of Karakalpakstan
- Main language
- Uzbek
- On the map
- 42.46° N, 59.62° E
Near Nukus
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Where to stay
Marmar Family Hotel
10/10 · 1 reviews
Entire Apartment in Central Nukus
9.9/10 · 24 reviews
Renovated apt by the Savitsky Museum
9.7/10 · 105 reviews
New Apartment near the Savitsky Museum and Central Bazaar
9.7/10 · 49 reviews
Fayz Hotel
9.4/10 · 76 reviews
PANA HOTEL
9.3/10 · 160 reviews
IDEAL Hotel
9.2/10 · 121 reviews
Guest house "NIKA", Nukus
9.1/10 · 133 reviews
Hostel DANEXAN APA
9/10 · 470 reviews
Hotel Jipek Joli
8.9/10 · 327 reviews