# Orlovka

> place in Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan

**Wikidata**: [Q2573236](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2573236)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlovka,_Kyrgyzstan)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/orlovka

## Summary
Orlovka is a city located in the Kemin District of Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan. It is situated within the Tianshan Mountains and had a population of 6,260 according to the 2009 census. The settlement was officially designated as a city on September 27, 2012, having previously been classified as an urban-type settlement.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Kyrgyzstan
- **Administrative Location:** Located in Kemin District, Chuy Region, with this status beginning on December 5, 1936.
- **Population:** 6,260 (2009 census); historical figures include 8,232 (1970), 9,425 (1979), 12,011 (1989), and 9,807 (1999).
- **Geographical Coordinates:** 42.7475° N, 75.5883° E.
- **Geographical Context:** Situated within the Tianshan mountain range.
- **Classification:** A city since September 27, 2012; prior to this, it was an urban-type settlement.
- **Historical Jurisdiction:** Was part of the Kirghiz Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic from February 1, 1926, until December 5, 1936.
- **External Identifiers:** Geonames ID 1527551; Freebase ID /m/0bh8082; Who's On First ID 1344260291; GNS Unique Feature ID -2332634; Wikimapia ID 6516249.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Orlovka?**
The most recent official population figure is 6,260 from the 2009 census. The population has fluctuated over time, peaking at 12,011 in 1989 before declining.

**Where is Orlovka located?**
Orlovka is situated in northern Kyrgyzstan, specifically within the Kemin District of Chuy Region. Geographically, it lies in the Tianshan Mountains.

**When did Orlovka become a city?**
Orlovka was officially reclassified from an urban-type settlement to a city on September 27, 2012. It had held the status of an urban-type settlement prior to this date.

## Why It Matters
Orlovka is a significant urban center within the Kemin District of Kyrgyzstan. Its change in administrative status from an urban-type settlement to a city in 2012 reflects its local importance and development. The town's demographic history, showing significant population changes over the late 20th and early 21st centuries, provides insight into regional population dynamics in post-Soviet Central Asia.

## Notable For
- Its official reclassification from an urban-type settlement to a city in 2012.
- Experiencing a significant population decline from a peak of over 12,000 in 1989 to 6,260 in 2009.
- Its location within the prominent Tianshan mountain range.

## Body
### Geography and Location
Orlovka is located in northern Kyrgyzstan at geographical coordinates 42.7475° North, 75.5883° East. The city lies within the Tianshan Mountains, a major mountain system in Central Asia. It is part of the Chuy Region and is administratively situated within the Kemin District.

### Administrative History
The administrative status of Orlovka has evolved over time.
- From February 1, 1926, to December 5, 1936, it was part of the Kirghiz Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic.
- On December 5, 1936, it became part of the Kemin District, an administrative status it retains.
- For most of its history, it was classified as an urban-type settlement.
- On September 27, 2012, its status was elevated to that of a city.

### Demographics
Orlovka's population has seen considerable change over the last half-century, as recorded by official censuses.
- **1970:** 8,232 inhabitants
- **1979:** 9,425 inhabitants
- **1989:** 12,011 inhabitants (peak population)
- **1999:** 9,807 inhabitants
- **2009:** 6,260 inhabitants (most recent data)

### External Identifiers
The entity is referenced in numerous geographical and knowledge databases through unique identifiers.
- **Geonames:** 1527551
- **Freebase:** /m/0bh8082
- **Who's On First:** 1344260291
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2332634
- **Wikimapia:** 6516249
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID:** 1527551

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. 1970 Soviet census
3. 1979 Soviet census
4. 1989 Soviet census
5. 1999 census of Kyrgyzstan
6. census of Kyrgyzstan 2009
7. GeoNames