Aitmatov
Айтматов району | |
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Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Talas Region |
Area | |
• Total | 4,216 km2 (1,628 sq mi) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 69,180 |
• Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 |
Aitmatov ( Kyrgyz: Айтматов району, romanized: Aitmatov rayonu) (formerly as Kara-Buura) is a district of Talas Region, in north-western Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 4,216 square kilometres (1,628 sq mi), [1] and its resident population was 69,180 in 2021. [2] The administrative seat lies at Kyzyl-Adyr. [3] In 2023, by decision of the Jogorku Kenesh it was renamed Aitmatov district after Chinghiz Aitmatov (1928-2008), who was born in this district.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1970 | 35,841 | — |
1979 | 41,270 | +1.58% |
1989 | 47,272 | +1.37% |
1999 | 49,879 | +0.54% |
2009 | 58,056 | +1.53% |
2021 | 69,180 | +1.47% |
Note: resident population; Sources: [1] [2] |
In total, Kara-Buura District includes 23 settlements in 10 rural communities (ayyl aymagy). Each rural community can consist of one or several villages. The rural communities and settlements in the Kara-Buura District are: [3] [4] [5]
42°37′N 71°35′E / 42.617°N 71.583°E