Today, Chüy District is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people and communities. Whether due to its impact on society, its cultural relevance or its importance in the academic field, Chüy District has captured the attention of many, generating debates, reflections and research around this topic. From different perspectives and approaches, Chüy District has aroused great interest due to its influence on various aspects of daily life. In this article, we will explore different facets of Chüy District, analyzing its importance, implications and possible future developments.
Chüy
Чүй району | |
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Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Chüy Region |
Established | 1927 |
Seat | Tokmok |
Area | |
• Total | 1,756 km2 (678 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 54,622 |
• Density | 31/km2 (81/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+6 |
Chüy (Kyrgyz: Чүй району, romanized: Chüy rayonu) is a district of Chüy Region in northern Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 1,756 square kilometres (678 sq mi), and its resident population was 54,622 in 2021. The district surrounds the city of Tokmok, but does not include it. The administrative seat lies at Tokmok.
Chüy District is located in the eastern part of Chüy Valley. Its southern part spreads into Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains. The river Chu (Chüy) and its tributaries Shamshy, Kegeti, etc. dominate the hydrology. There are a number of glaciers feeding tributaries in Kyrgyz Ala-Too such as Shamshy Glacier, Kel-Ter, etc. The climate is continental.
As of 2009, Chüy District included 38 villages. Its population, according to the Population and Housing Census of 2009, was 47,017.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1970 | 33,079 | — |
1979 | 37,668 | +13.9% |
1989 | 42,881 | +13.8% |
1999 | 45,071 | +5.1% |
2009 | 47,017 | +4.3% |
2021 | 54,622 | +16.2% |
Note: resident population; Sources: |
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition (de jure population) of the Chüy District was:
Ethnic group | Population | Proportion of Chüy District population |
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Kyrgyzs | 39,116 | 83.2% |
Russians | 3,255 | 6.9% |
Dungans | 2,201 | 4.7% |
Azerbaijanis | 828 | 1.8% |
Kazakhs | 522 | 1.1% |
Uzbeks | 294 | 0.6% |
Germans | 152 | 0.3% |
Tatars | 130 | 0.3% |
other groups | 519 | 1.1% |
In total, Chüy District include 38 settlements in 10 rural communities (ayyl aymagy). Each rural community can consist of one or several villages. The rural communities and settlements in the Chüy District are: