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Oktyabr District, Bishkek 
Summary
The Oktyabr District (Kyrgyz: Октябрь району, Russian: Октябрьский район) is a district of the capital city of Bishkek in northern Kyrgyzstan. Its resident population was 238,329 in 2009.[1] It covers the southeastern part of the city, including the residential area Tokoldosh.
Oktyabr District
Октябрь району | |
|---|---|
 Coat of arms | |
  Oktyabr District | |
| Coordinates: 42°50′N 74°37′E / 42.833°N 74.617°E | |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Region | Bishkek City |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
| • Total | 238,329 |
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 97,985 | — |
| 1979 | 134,300 | +3.56% |
| 1989 | 164,543 | +2.05% |
| 1999 | 216,402 | +2.78% |
| 2009 | 238,329 | +0.97% |
| Note: resident population; Source:[1] | ||
Ethnic composition edit
According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition (residential population) of the Oktyabr District was:[1]
| Ethnic group | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Kyrgyzs | 60.2% |
| Russians | 28.1% |
| Tatars | 1.9% |
| Koreans | 1.8% |
| Uzbeks | 1.6% |
| Uygurs | 1.5% |
| Kazakhs | 1.2% |
| Ukrainians | 1.1% |
| other groups | 2.6% |