Influence of the natural-geographical location of Surkhandarya region on the placement of settlements

The article examines the influence of natural and geographical factors on the location of settlements in Surkhandarya region from a scientific point of view. The structure of the surface of the Surkhandarya region, the natural geographic tariff, the population and the number of settlements, the historical formation of villages have been studied. In connection with the multinationality of the population in the region, it is natural to divide the village into certain groups, its structural structure and distribution. In mountainous areas, villages are generally more concentrated along streams and springs. Ancient villages consist of seasonal settlements, reflecting the study of the reasons for the location of villages in the highlands, socio-economic, geographical factors, as well as the level of development of the area.