Talgar | |
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District | |
Талғар ауданы | |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Almaty Region |
Administrative center | Talgar |
Founded | 1969 |
Area | |
• Total | 1,400 sq mi (3,700 km2) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 184,834 |
Time zone | East (UTC+6) |
Talgar District (Kazakh: Талғар ауданы) is a district of Almaty Region in Kazakhstan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Talgar. It consists of an alluvial apron formed by the Talgar River, extending northwards from the glacier peaks of the Trans-Ili Alatau (topped by Talgar Peak, 4,973 m), an extension of the northern flanks of the Tien Shan Mountains. Population: 184,834 (2013 estimate); 170,221 (2009 Census results); 132,692 (1999 Census results).
Coordinates: 43°18′55″N 77°14′35″E / 43.31528°N 77.24306°E