Batken | |
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Raion | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Batken Region |
Capital | Batken |
Area | |
• Total | 5,948 km2 (2,297 sq mi) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 69,591 |
• Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Batken (Kyrgyz: Баткен району) is a raion (district) of Batken Region in south-western Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 5,948 square kilometres (2,297 sq mi), and its resident population was 69,591 in 2009. The capital lies at Batken.
Batken district is divided into nine administrative divisions ('aiyl okmotus'):
Coordinates: 40°03′N 70°49′E / 40.050°N 70.817°E