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The regions of Kyrgyzstan are divided into districts (raions), administered by government-appointed officials. Rural communities (ayyl aymagy) consisting of up to twenty small settlements have their own elected mayors and councils. The raions are listed below, by region:
The capital city of Bishkek has the status of region [1] and is divided into four districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Population (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| Birinchi May | Биринчи май | 171,467 |
| Lenin | Ленин | 198,019 |
| Oktyabr | Октябрь | 238,329 |
| Sverdlov | Свердлов | 214,100 |
Chüy Region is divided administratively into 8 districts: [2] [3]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamüdün | Аламүдүн | Lebedinovka | 147,208 | 1,503 | 98 | 17 | * | * | 50 | 27 |
| Chüy | Чүй | Tokmok | 44,753 | 1,756 | 25.5 | 10 | * | * | 38 | 29 |
| Jayyl | Жайыл | Kara-Balta | 90,348 | 3,435 | 26.3 | 12 | 1 | * | 36 | 24 |
| Kemin | Кемин | Kemin | 41,924 | 3,533 | 11.9 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 30 |
| Moskva | Москва | Belovodskoye | 83,641 | 2,056 | 40.7 | 12 | * | * | 28 | 25 |
| Panfilov | Панфилов | Kayyngdy | 39,837 | 2,606 | 15.3 | 6 | 1 | * | 20 | 23 |
| Sokuluk | Сокулук | Sokuluk | 158,137 | 2,550 | 62 | 19 | 1 | * | 68 | 26 |
| Ysyk-Ata | Ысык-Ата | Kant | 131,503 | 2,415 | 54.5 | 18 | 1 | * | 56 | 28 |
Issyk-Kul Region is divided administratively into 5 districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ak-Suu | Ак-Суу | Teploklyuchenka | 62,524 | 9,917 | 6.3 | 14 | * | * | 39 | 40 |
| Issyk-Kul | Ысык-Көл | Cholpon-Ata | 74,973 | 3,603 | 20.8 | 12 | 1 | * | 30 | 36 |
| Jeti-Ögüz | Жети-Өгүз | Kyzyl-Suu | 79,328 | 14,499 | 5.5 | 13 | * | * | 47 | 39 |
| Tong | Тоң | Bökönbaev | 48,870 | 7,230 | 6.8 | 9 | * | * | 30 | 38 |
| Tüp | Түп | Tüp | 56,416 | 2,121 | 26.6 | 13 | * | * | 37 | 37 |
Naryn Region is divided administratively into 5 districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ak-Talaa | Ак-талаа | Baetov | 30,643 | 7,266 | 4.2 | 13 | * | * | 19 | 33 |
| At-Bashy | Ат-Башы | At-Bashy | 49,238 | 15,354 | 3.2 | 11 | * | * | 18 | 35 |
| Jumgal | Жумгал | Chaek | 40,718 | 4,803 | 8.5 | 13 | * | * | 28 | 31 |
| Kochkor | Кочкор | Kochkor | 58,267 | 5,868 | 9.9 | 11 | * | * | 32 | 32 |
| Naryn | Нарын | Naryn | 44,080 | 10,502 | 4.2 | 15 | 1 | * | 39 | 34 |
Talas Region is divided administratively into 4 districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakay-Ata | Бакай-Ата | Bakay-Ata | 44,057 | 2,928 | 15 | 9 | * | * | 19 | 20 |
| Kara-Buura | Кара-Буура | Kyzyl-Adyr | 58,056 | 4,216 | 14 | 10 | * | * | 23 | 19 |
| Manas | Манас | Pokrovka | 32,913 | 1,198 | 27 | 5 | * | * | 22 | 21 |
| Talas | Талас | Manas | 58,867 | 5,051 | 12 | 13 | * | * | 27 | 22 |
Batken Region is divided administratively into 3 districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batken | Баткен | Batken | 69,591 | 5,948 | 11.7 | * | * | * | 42 | 2 |
| Kadamjay | Кадамжай | Kadamjay | 157,597 | 6,146 | 25.6 | * | * | 4 | 103 | 3 |
| Leylek | Лейлек | Isfana | 116,861 | 4,653 | 25.1 | * | 1 | * | 46 | 1 |
Jalal-Abad Region is divided administratively into 8 districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksy | Аксы | Kerben | 106,049 | 4,578 | 23.2 | * | 1 | * | 68 | 14 |
| Ala-Buka | Ала-Бука | Ala-Buka | 81,488 | 2,976 | 27.4 | * | * | * | 41 | 15 |
| Bazar-Korgon | Базар-Коргон | Bazar-Korgon | 132,051 | 1,965 | 67.2 | * | * | * | 57 | 12 |
| Chatkal | Чаткал | Kanysh-Kyya | 21,154 | 4,608 | 4.6 | * | * | 2 | 9 | 16 |
| Nooken | Ноокен | Masy | 109,687 | 2,336 | 47 | * | 1 | * | 54 | 13 |
| Suzak | Сузак | Suzak | 220,675 | 3,019 | 73.1 | * | 1 | * | 123 | 11 |
| Toguz-Toro | Тогуз-Торо | Kazarman | 21,417 | 3,816 | 5.6 | * | * | * | 13 | 18 |
| Toktogul | Токтогул | Toktogul | 83,479 | 7,815 | 10.7 | * | * | 1 | 44 | 17 |
Osh Region is divided administratively into 7 districts: [2]
| District | Kyrgyz name | Capital | Population (2009) | Area (km2) | Density (/km2) | Rural communities | Towns | Urban-type settlements | Villages | Number on map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alay | Алай | Gülchö | 72,170 | 6,821 | 11 | 14 | * | * | 62 | 8 |
| Aravan | Араван | Aravan | 106,134 | 1,340 | 79 | 8 | * | * | 48 | 6 |
| Chong-Alay | Чоң Алай | Daroot-Korgon | 25,039 | 4,857 | 5.2 | 3 | * | * | 22 | 4 |
| Kara-Kulja | Кара-Кулжа | Kara-Kulja | 87,691 | 5,813 | 15 | 12 | * | * | 49 | 10 |
| Kara-Suu | Кара-Суу | Kara-Suu | 348,645 | 3,616 | 96 | 16 | 1 | * | 122 | 7 |
| Nookat | Ноокат | Nookat | 236,455 | 3,179 | 74 | 16 | 1 | * | 75 | 5 |
| Özgön | Өзгөн | Özgön | 228,114 | 3,308 | 69 | 19 | 1 | * | 99 | 9 |
Bishkek, formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of the Chuy Region. The region surrounds the city, although the city itself is not part of the region but rather a region-level unit of Kyrgyzstan. It is also near the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border. Its population was 1,074,075 in 2021.
Kyrgyzstan, sometimes called Kirghizia, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east. Its capital and largest city is Bishkek. Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the country's six million people, followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians. The Kyrgyz language is closely related to other Turkic languages, although Russian remains spoken and is a co-official language. Ninety percent of Kyrgyzstan's population are Muslim, with the majority of its population following Sunni Islam. In addition to its Turkic origins, Kyrgyz culture bears elements of Iranic, Mongolian and Russian influence.
Kyrgyzstan is divided into seven regions. The capital, Bishkek, is administratively an independent city of republican significance, as well as being the capital of Chuy Region. Osh also has independent city status since 2003.
The Chu is a river in Northern Kyrgyzstan and Southern Kazakhstan. Of its total length of 1,067 kilometres (663 mi), the first 115 kilometres are in Kyrgyzstan, then for 221 kilometres the river is the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and the last 731 kilometres are in Kazakhstan. It is one of the longest rivers in Kyrgyzstan and in Kazakhstan. It has a drainage basin of 62,500 square kilometres (24,100 sq mi).
Chuy Region is the northernmost region (oblast) of the Kyrgyz Republic. This region surrounds the national capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. It is bounded on the north by Kazakhstan, and clockwise, Issyk-Kul Region, Naryn Region, Jalal-Abad Region, and Talas Region. Its administrative center is Bishkek. Its total area is 19,895 km2 (7,682 sq mi). The resident population of the region was 974,984 as of January 2021. The region has sizeable Russian and Dungan minorities.
Jalal-Abad Region, also known as Jalalabat, is a region (oblast) of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Region, Chuy Region, Naryn Region, Osh Region, and Uzbekistan. Jalal-Abad Region was established on 21 November 1939. On 27 January 1959 it became a part of Osh Region, but regained its old status as a region on 14 December 1990. Its total area is 32,418 km2 (12,517 sq mi). The resident population of the region was 1,260,617 as of January 2021. The region has a sizeable Uzbek minority.
Naryn Region is the largest region (oblus) of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the east of the country and borders with Chuy Region in the north, Issyk-Kul Region in the northeast, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China in the southeast, Osh Region in the southwest, and Jalal-Abad Region in the west. Its capital is Naryn. Its total area is 44,160 km2 (17,050 sq mi). The resident population of the region was 292,140 as of January 2021.
Talas Region is a region (oblast) of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Talas. It is bordered on the west and north by Jambyl Region of Kazakhstan, on the east by Chuy Region, on the south by Jalal-Abad Region and on the southwest by a finger of Uzbekistan. Its total area is 13,406 km2 (5,176 sq mi). The resident population of the region was 270,994 as of January 2021. The historic Battle of Talas occurred here.
Issyk-Kul Region is one of the regions of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Karakol. It is surrounded by Almaty Region, Kazakhstan (north), Chuy Region (west), Naryn Region (southwest) and Xinjiang, China (southeast). It takes its name from Lake Issyk-Kul, the world's second-largest high altitude lake. Its total area is 43,735 km2 (16,886 sq mi). The resident population of the region was 501,933 as of January 2021. The region has a sizeable Russian minority.
Tokmok is a city in the Chuy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek, with a population of 71,443 in 2021. Its elevation is 816 m above sea level. From 2003 to 2006, it was the administrative seat of Chuy Region. Just to the north is the river Chu and the border with Kazakhstan.
Kant is a town in the Chuy Valley of northern Kyrgyzstan, some 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Bishkek. It is the administrative center of the Ysyk-Ata District. Its population was 22,617 in 2021. Kant was established in 1928.
Kemin is a city in northeastern Kyrgyzstan, the administrative headquarters of Kemin District in Chuy Region. Its population was 10,354 in 2021. It is located about 95 km eastward of Bishkek on the left bank of the river Chuy in the Chuy Valley. Kemin was established in 1912. Kemin received city right in 2012.
Kara-Balta is a city and municipality on the Kara-Balta River, in Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan, the capital of Jayyl District. It was founded in 1825 under the Kokand Khanate, and received city status in 1975 under the Soviets. Its population was 48,278 in 2021.
Mayevka is a village in the Alamüdün District in Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. Its population was 10,535 in 2021. It was established in 1930.
Alamüdün is a town and northern suburb of Bishkek in Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan, part of Alamüdün District (raion). Its population was 12,198 in 2021. It lies along the M39 highway which leads to Korday on the Kazakh border and further to Almaty. Alamüdün contains an elm grove park to the west with Lake Komsomolskoye. Its main market is the Alamüdün Bazaar and its football club, FC Alamudun, plays in the top division in Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyzstan League. It is the birthplace of Tatyana Kolpakova.
Sokuluk is a large village in the Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. Divided over two rural communities, its total population was 30,540 in 2021.
Orlovka is a city in Kemin District of Chuy Region. Its population was 6,167 in 2021. It is the center of Orlovka municipal council that also includes Podgornoye village. Orlovka was established in 1910. It became a city in 2012.
Sosnovka is a village in the Jayyl District of Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. Its population was 5,972 in 2021. It is the center and the only village in Sosnovka rural community. Bishkek - Osh road passes through Sosnovka.
Talas is a town in northwestern Kyrgyzstan, located in the Talas river valley between two mountain ranges. Its area is 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi), and its resident population was 40,308 in 2021. It is the administrative headquarters of Talas Region. The town was founded by East Slavic settlers in 1877. To the south is the Besh-Tash valley with the Besh-Tash National Park.
Novopokrovka is a village in the Ysyk-Ata District of Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan. Divided over two rural communities, its total population was 21,619 in 2021.
