Aksy District
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| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Jalal-Abad Region |
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| • Total | 1,768 sq mi (4,578 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 113,010 |
| • Density | 64/sq mi (25/km2) |
| Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Aksy is a raion (district) of Jalal-Abad Region in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Kerben. Its area is 4,578 square kilometres (1,768 sq mi), and its resident population was 113,010 in 2009.
Aksy District was established on 29 October 1935 as Jangy-Jol District. In 1962, Ala-Buka District was merged in Jangy-Jol District. In 1969, part of the aiyl okmotu (rural communities) were re-subordinated to newly established Ala-Buka District. On March 6, 1992 Jangy-Jol District was renamed into Aksy District.
As of 2009, Aksy District comprised 1 town and 68 villages in 11 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). The populated areas in the Aksy District are:
There were several prominent people from the Aksy area of the Jalal-Abad region in Kyrgyzstan.
In the 19th century: prominent statesman Nuzup Mingbashy (Yusuf Mingbashi) of the Kokand khanate, poet Jengijok, etc.
In the 20th century: a poet Temirkul Umetaliev, a writer Tologon Kasymbekov, etc.
At the end of the 20th century - beginning of the 21st century: politicians Topchubek Turgunaliev, Azimbek Beknazarov, a historian Tashmanbet Kenensariev, a journalist Uran Toktonazarovich Botobekov, etc.
Coordinates: 41°30′N 71°45′E / 41.500°N 71.750°E
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