Ozgon District, Administrative district in Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan.
Ozgon District is an administrative region in southwestern Kyrgyzstan within Osh Region. The district contains one main town and over 100 settlements spread across rural communities in a valley setting.
The district was established as an administrative unit in 1928. The town of Özgön itself appears in historical records going back many centuries, marking its long settlement history.
The population of 282,981 residents represents a diverse mix of ethnic groups, with Kyrgyz making up 73.8% and Uzbeks comprising 22.2%.
The district is accessible to visitors exploring the region, with the main town serving as a natural hub. Most travelers use this town as a base for visiting surrounding rural communities and the wider valley.
The district sits at the eastern edge of the Ferghana Valley, one of Central Asia's most densely populated and culturally varied regions. This location makes it a natural meeting point between different parts of the valley.
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