Naryn District
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Countryside in Naryn District near Naryn
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| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Naryn Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,055 sq mi (10,502 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 44,080 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Naryn District' (formerly Tian'-Shan' District) is a raion of Naryn Region in central-southern Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Naryn. Naryn District was established in its borders in 1930. It borders with At-Bashy District to the south, Ak-Talaa District to the west, Kochkor District to the north, Tong District to the north-east, Jeti-Oguz District to the east, and Song Köl to the north-west. Its area is 10,502 square kilometres (4,055 sq mi), and its resident population was 44,080 in 2009.
The district is characterized by the scenic Tian Shan Mountains, alpine pastures and Son-Kul lake which during summer months attracts large herds of sheep and horses with their herders and their yurts.
The economy of Naryn oblast is dominated by animal herding (sheep, horses, yaks), with wool and meat as the main products. Mining of various minerals developed during the Soviet era has largely been abandoned as uneconomical. Today the area is considered to be the poorest region in the country.
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition (de jure population) of the Naryn District was:
Naryn District includes 39 villages in 15 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). The rural communities and settlements in the Naryn District are:
Coordinates: 41°26′N 76°00′E / 41.433°N 76.000°E
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