Roshtqala

Roshtqala, also transliterated Roshtqal’a, is a district in the Rasht Valley of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region in eastern Tajikistan. It is part of the broader Rasht Valley region and lies within Tajikistan’s eastern highlands.

The administrative center of the district is the town of Roshtqala. The district is subdivided into several jamoats, which are rural municipalities that oversee local village communities. As with much of Gorno-Badakhshan, the district operates within Tajikistan’s national framework while maintaining local administrative structures.

Geographically, Roshtqala is characterized by mountainous terrain and the valleys of the Rasht River. The landscape supports irrigation-based agriculture, with many residents engaged in farming and animal husbandry. The climate and altitude shape seasonal patterns in crop production and village life, and transportation can be influenced by weather and road conditions in the highlands.

Economically, the district relies on agriculture, horticulture, and livestock, along with small-scale trade and local services in the towns and villages. The population is predominantly rural, with communities that have historically relied on irrigation, terraced farming, and pastoral activities. The district forms part of the broader cultural and historical fabric of the Rasht Valley within Tajikistan.