Batken Region

The region encompasses four mountainous areas with elevations ranging from 400 to 5621 meters, including sections of the Alay Mountains and Turkestan Range.

The territory became an independent administrative region in October 1999, when it separated from the Osh Region following security concerns in the area.

The population of 548,247 residents includes substantial groups of Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Tajik people, maintaining their languages and traditions in this border region.

The region contains seven different enclaves belonging to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, requiring visitors to verify border crossing requirements before traveling between different areas.

The name Batkent originates from the Sogdian language of ancient Iranian people, translating to City of Wind in reference to local weather patterns.

Location: Kyrgyzstan

Inception: October 13, 1999

Capital city: Batken

Shares border with: Osh Region, Fergana Region, Sughd Province, Districts under Central Government Jurisdiction

GPS coordinates: 40.75000,70.75000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:40