Nookat District

Nookat District is an administrative division in southwestern Kyrgyzstan covering about 3,000 square kilometers with numerous villages and settlements. The territory includes dozens of smaller communities spread across valleys and plateaus, centered around the main town.

This area has long been part of regions where trade routes and different cultures intersected over centuries. The population has grown significantly in recent decades as communities expanded.

Kyrgyz and Uzbek communities share this territory, and their presence shapes daily life and local traditions in visible ways. You encounter this mix in the buildings, markets, and how people interact across the district.

The district connects to other regions through the Osh-Batken highway, which serves as the main transportation corridor. Having your own transport is helpful for reaching the scattered villages and settlements.

Some villages sit at higher elevations with views across the surrounding mountains and valleys. These more remote settlements often maintain traditional ways of living that differ from the larger centers.

Location: Osh Region

Capital city: Nookat

GPS coordinates: 40.26667,72.61820

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47