Subdivisions of Kyrgyzstan explained

Kyrgyzstan has three levels of local government. The top level is formed by the regions (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: облус|translit=oblus) and the cities of republican significance. The regions are divided into districts (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: район|translit=rayon|link=no) and cities of regional significance. The districts are divided into cities of district significance, urban-type settlements (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: шаар тибиндеги посёлок|translit=shaar tibindegi posyolok|link=no) and village communities (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: айыл аймагы|translit=ayyl aymagy|link=no).^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

, there are:

• First level:^[2]
  • 7 regions
  • 2 cities of republican significance (Bishkek and Osh)
• Second level:^[3]
  • 44 districts, including 4 city districts of Bishkek
  • 13 cities of regional significance
• Third level:^[3]
  • 17 cities of district significance
  • 12 urban-type settlements
  • 453 village communities^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kyrgyzstan country profile. October 2016. OECD.
2. Web site: Kyrgyzstan Brief statistical handbook 2018-2020. May 2021. National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. 7. DOC.
3. Web site: Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic. ky. May 2021. National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
4. Web site: Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic. ru. May 2021. National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.