Chong-Alay District
| Chong-Alay | |
|---|---|
| Raion | |
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The border between Chong-Alay district and Alay district | |
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| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Osh Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,875 sq mi (4,857 km2) |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 23,598 |
| • Urban density | 13/sq mi (5.2/km2) |
| enumerated de facto population | |
| Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Chong-Alay District (big Alay) (Kyrgyz: Чоң Алай району; Russian: Чон-Алайский район) is a raion (district) of Osh Region in far south-western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Daroot-Korgon.[2] The Chong-Alay District include 3 rural communities (ayıl ökmötü): Chong-Alay, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi.[3]
Geography
Chong-Alay District occupies the western part of Alay Valley. The northern boundary of the district is located at Alay Mountains, and southern - at Trans-Alay Range. The valley is inclined from east to west, with the lowest point at 1560 meters above sea level.[4]
Climate is sharply continental with cold winters. Annual precipitation is 500–650 mm. Average temperature in July is +19-22C, and December -10-15C.[5]
The hydrology is dominated by Kyzyl-Suu (west) and its tributaries.
Demographics
As of 2009, Chong-Alay District comprised 1 town, and 99 villages. Its population, according to the Population and Housing Census of 2009, was 23,598. All people live in rural areas.
| Historical populations in Chong-Alay District | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 7,892 | — |
| 1979 | 10,018 | +26.9% |
| 1989 | 14,689 | +46.6% |
| 1999 | 21,655 | +47.4% |
| 2009 | 23,598 | +9.0% |
| Note: enumerated de facto population; Source:[1] | ||
Ethnic composition
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition of the Chong-Alay District (de jure population) was:[1]
| Ethnic group | Population | Proportion of Chong-Alay District population |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzs | 25,039 | 99.9% |
| other groups | 11 | 0.1% |
Populated places
The populated places in the Chong-Alay District are:[6]
- Jekendi aiyl okmotu (Karamyk, Jekendi, Kara-Teiyt, Shibee, and Chuluk)
- Kashka-Suu aiyl okmotu (Kashka-Suu, Achyksuu, Kabyk, Kara-Kavak, and Burgan-Suu)
- Chong-Alay aiyl okmotu (Daroot-Korgon, Jashbashi, Jashtilek, Jaman-Jar, Kochkorchu, Kulchu, Kyzyl-Tuu, Sary-Bulak, Chak, Kyzyl-Eshme, and Kara-Shybak)
References
- 1 2 3 Population and Housing Census 2009. Book 3 (in tables). Regions of Kyrgyzstan: Osh Region (Перепись населения и жилищного фонда Кыргызской Республики 2009. Книга 3 (в таблицах). Регионы Кыргызстана: Ошская область (PDF), Bishkek: National Committee on Statistics, 2010
- ↑ "Administrative sub-division of Kyrgyzstan (map)". Enrin.grida.no. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
- ↑ "List of rural communities of Kyrgyzstan". Retrieved 2010-03-14.
- ↑ Ошская область:Энциклопедия [Encyclopedia of Osh Oblast] (in Russian). Bishkek: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. 1987. p. 446.
- ↑ "State Administration of Osh Oblast (in Russian)". Retrieved 2010-03-14.
- ↑ List of Rural Communities of Kyrgyzstan
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Coordinates: 39°33′07″N 72°12′00″E / 39.5520°N 72.2001°E