Ak-Talaa (Kyrgyz: Ак-Талаа району, romanised: Ak-Talaa rayonu) is a district of Naryn Region in Kyrgyzstan. The administrative seat lies at Baetov.[1] The district's resident population was 33,007 in 2021,[2] in a total area of 7,266 square kilometres (2,805 sq mi).[3]

Ak-Talaa
Ак-талаа району
A view south from Moldo-ashuu pass—one of the gateways into the jayloo at Song Köl.
A view south from Moldo-ashuu pass—one of the gateways into the jayloo at Song Köl.
Coat of arms of Ak-Talaa
CountryKyrgyzstan
RegionNaryn Region
Area
 • Total7,266 km2 (2,805 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total33,007
 • Density4.5/km2 (12/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+6

Geography

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The district is located in the western part of Naryn Region and it is confined by Moldo Too from north and north-east, Baybiche Too from south and south-east, and the Fergana Range from west. The mountains are characterized by severely dissected topography and high gravitational energy of slopes. The differences in absolute mean sea levels ranges from 2600 m to 4737 m in mountains, and from 1500 m to 2600 m - in valleys. Approximately 87.5% of the district is occupied by mountains, and 12.5% - by valleys. The hydrological conditions are dominated by Naryn, Ala-Buga and their tributaries Terek, Jaman-Davan, Komorchok, Kurtka, Korgon, etc. Lake Song-Köl is at the northern border of the district.[4]

Climate

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Minimum temperatures in winter can be as low as -25°C in valleys, and -35°C in mountains. In summer, maximum temperatures varies from +30°C in valleys, to +20°C in mountains. Average yearly precipitation varies from 300 mm in valleys, and up to 700 mm in mountains. Number of days with snow cover is 150-200 per year in mountains, and up to 100 - in valleys. Snow loads in mountain areas are 100-200 kg/m2 with maximums up to 300 kg/m2. A snow cover is up to 20 cm in valleys and 40-80 cm in mountains. The maximum winds reaches 19–22 to 25 m/s in valleys, and up to 55 m/s in mountains (elevations above 3500 m).[4]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
197018,204—    
197922,802+2.53%
198927,850+2.02%
199929,227+0.48%
200930,643+0.47%
202133,007+0.62%
Note: resident population; Sources:[3][2]

Rural communities and villages

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In total, Ak-Talaa District include 19 settlements in 13 rural communities (ayyl aymagy). Each rural community can consist of one or several villages. The rural communities and settlements in the Ak-Talaa District are:[1][5]

  1. Ak-Tal (seat: Ak-Tal)
  2. Ak-Chiy (seat: Ak-Chiy; incl. Jangy-Tilek)
  3. Baetov (seat: Baetov; incl. Kayyngdy-Bulak)
  4. Jangy-Talap (seat: Jangy-Talap)
  5. Jerge-Tal (seat: Cholok-Kayyng; incl. Jerge-Tal)
  6. Kara-Bürgön (seat: Kara-Bürgön)
  7. Kök-Jar (seat: Ak-Kyya; incl. Kök-Jar)
  8. Kongorchok (seat: Kongorchok)
  9. Kosh-Döbö (seat: Kosh-Döbö)
  10. Kyzyl-Beles (seat: Kadyraly)
  11. Terek (seat: Terek; incl. Orto-Syrt)
  12. Togolok-Moldo (seat: Kara-Oy)
  13. Ügüt (seat: Ügüt; incl. Baygönchok)
 
 
Ak-Tal
 
Ak-Chiy
 
Jangy-Tilek
 
Kayyngdy-Bulak
 
Terek
 
Orto-Syrt
 
Kara-Bürgön
 
Cholok-Kayyng
 
Jerge-Tal
 
Kadyraly
 
Jangy-Talap
 
Kara-Oy
 
Ak-Kyya
 
Kök-Jar
 
Ügüt
 
Baygönchok
Settlements of the Ak-Talaa District..

References

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  1. ^ a b "Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic" (in Kyrgyz). National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. May 2021. pp. 32–33.
  2. ^ a b "Population of regions, districts, towns, urban-type settlements, rural communities and villages of Kyrgyz Republic" (XLS) (in Russian). National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b "2009 population and housing census of the Kyrgyz Republic: Naryn Region" (PDF) (in Russian). National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. 2010. pp. 12, 15.
  4. ^ a b Мониторинг, прогнозирование опасных процессов и явлений на территории Кыргызской Республики [Monitoring and Forecasting of Natural Hazards in Kyrgyz Republic] (PDF) (in Russian) (18th ed.). Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyz Republic. 2021. p. 368. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-09. Retrieved 2010-07-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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