Bokonbayevo Бөкөнбаев |
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Coordinates: 42°6′36″N 76°59′24″E / 42.11000°N 76.99000°ECoordinates: 42°6′36″N 76°59′24″E / 42.11000°N 76.99000°E | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Issyk-Kul Region |
District | Tong District |
Kol'tsovka | 1912 |
Elevation | 1,809 m (5,935 ft) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 10,648 |
Time zone | UTC +5 |
Bokonbayevo (Kyrgyz: Бөкөнбаев - Bökönbaev) is the center of the Tong District of the Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It was established as Kol'tsovka village in 1912. With a population of 10,648 (2009 Population Census) it is the largest village on the south shore of lake Issyk Kul. Its industry has decayed since Soviet times. It is now a base for tourism into the mountains to the south. There are demonstrations of falconry with eagles. The road to the west to Balykchy goes through dry and less-attractive country.