Kadamjay District
| Kadamjay | |
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| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Batken Region |
| Seat | Pulgon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,373 sq mi (6,146 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 157,597 |
| • Density | 66/sq mi (26/km2) |
| Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Kadamjay District (Kyrgyz: Кадамжай району; Russian: Кадамжайский район) is a district (raion) in Batken Region, in south-western Kyrgyzstan. The district capital lies at Pulgon. The district area is 6,146 square kilometres (2,373 sq mi), and its resident population was 157,597 in 2009. The largest town of the district, Kadamjay, is located between the cities of Khaidarkan (Aidarken) and Kyzyl-Kiya.
The district is thought to have the second largest mercury-antimony deposit in the world.Kadamjay Antimony Factory is one of the biggest factories in Kyrgyzstan. Khaidarkan Mercury Plant, built in 1942, was reported, as of 2005, to produce 300 to 600 metric tons of mercury per year.
Ak-Su (white river) is the river which passes through Kadamjay. Jiydelik lake is a favorite picnic spot.
In total, Kadamjay District include 2 cities and 103 villages in 13 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). The rural communities and settlements in the Kadamjay District are:
Coordinates: 40°07′N 71°44′E / 40.117°N 71.733°E
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