Palvantash

an urban-type settlement in Markhamat Raion, Andizhan Oblast, Uzbek SSR. Located in the southeast of Fergana Valley, 17 km south of the Assake railroad station on the Kokand-Andizhan line. Population, 5,500 (1973). Oil is extracted in the area. Palvantash has a branch of the Andizhan Knitwear Factory. It also has a branch of the Kokand Petroleum Technicum.