Leilek | |
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Raion | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Batken Region |
Capital | Isfana |
Area | |
• Total | 1,797 sq mi (4,653 km2) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 116,861 |
Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Leilek is a raion (district) of Batken Region in south-western Kyrgyzstan. It borders with Batken District in the east, and Tajikistan in the south, west, and north. Its area is 4,653 square kilometres (1,797 sq mi), and its resident population was 116,861 in 2009. The capital lies at Isfana.
A Batken town's school closely located to Leilek.
Leilek District is located at northern slopes of Turkestan Range, high foothills, and Isfara-Isfana Valley with lowest point of Kyrgyzstan - 394 meters above sea level.
In total, Leilek District include 1 town and 46 villages in 9 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). The rural communities and settlements in the Leilek District are:
Coordinates: 39°50′N 69°31′E / 39.833°N 69.517°E