Aitmatov District
Aitmatov
Айтматов району | |
|---|---|
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Talas Region |
| Area | |
• Total | 4,216 km2 (1,628 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 69,180 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+6 |
Aitmatov (Kyrgyz: Айтматов району, romanized: Aitmatov rayonu) (formerly as Kara-Buura) is a district of Talas Region, in north-western Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 4,216 square kilometres (1,628 sq mi), and its resident population was 69,180 in 2021. The administrative seat lies at Kyzyl-Adyr. In 2023, by decision of the Jogorku Kenesh it was renamed Aitmatov district after Chinghiz Aitmatov (1928-2008), who was born in this district.