Nookat | |
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Raion | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Osh Region |
Area | |
• Total | 3,179 km2 (1,227 sq mi) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 236,455 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Nookat (also: Naukat) is a raion (district) of Osh Region in south-western Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 3,179 square kilometres (1,227 sq mi), and its resident population was 236,455 in 2009. The capital lies at Nookat.
The population of Nookat District, according to the Population and Housing Census of 2009, was 236,455. 16,125 people live in urban areas, and 220,330 in rural ones.
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition of the Nookat District (de jure population) was:
In total, Nookat District includes 1 town, and 16 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). Each rural community can consist of one or several villages. The rural communities and settlements in the Nookat District are:
Coordinates: 40°16′00″N 72°37′06″E / 40.266667°N 72.618196°E