Alay District
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| Raion | |
The Pamirs with Lenin Peak from Sary-Tash
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| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Osh Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,821 km2 (2,634 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 72,170 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Alay is a raion (district) of Osh Region in south-western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Gul'cha. The Alay District borders with China in the east, Tajikistan in the south, Chong-Alay District in the west, Nookat District in the north-west, Kara-Suu District and Uzgen District in the north, and Kara-Kulja District in the north-east. Its area is 6,821 square kilometres (2,634 sq mi), and its resident population was 72,170 in 2009.
The resident population of Alay District, according to the Population and Housing Census of 2009, was 72,170. 1,427 people lived in urban areas, and 70,743 in rural ones.
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition of the Alay District (de jure population) was:
In total Alay District include 14 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). Each rural community can consist of one or several villages. The rural communities in Alay District are:
Coordinates: 40°19′N 73°26′E / 40.317°N 73.433°E
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