Tüp | |
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Raion | |
Түп району | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Issyk-Kul Region |
Area | |
• Total | 2,121 km2 (819 sq mi) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 58,786 |
• Density | 28/km2 (72/sq mi) |
Time zone | GMT +5 (UTC+5) |
Tüp is a raion (district) of Issyk-Kul Region in north-eastern Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Tyup. Its area is 2,121 square kilometres (819 sq mi), and its resident population was 58,786 in 2009. It borders Issyk Kul District to the west, Ak-Suu District to the east and south-east, Kazakhstan to the north, and Issyk Kul to the south.
In total, Tüp District includes 14 rural communities (aiyl okmotus). Each rural community may include one or several villages. The rural communities and villages in the Tüp District are:
Coordinates: 42°43′25″N 78°21′41″E / 42.723477°N 78.361330°E