Both sides of this canal are called Kegeyli because they were surrounded by kegay trees and turquoise.

This merger was effected by Resolution 598-II of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (11 February 2004) and Resolution 225 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (11 May 2004), which abolished Bozataw district and created the enlarged Kegeyli district.

[5] As of 2021, the district contains one city Xalıqabat, one town Kegeyli and eight rural communities Abat, Aktuba, Jańabazar, Jalpaq jap, Kók Ozek, Kumshunkól, Júzim baģ, Iyshan kala.

[1] Most of the population is Karakalpak, but there are also Uzbeks, Kazakhs, Tatars, Koreans, Russians and others.

About 18,000 pieces of cattle, 18,000 sheep and 10 camels are fed in district and private farms.