Kara-Balta Population 2026
Kara-Balta has a population of 48,278, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Chuy Region. Roughly 0.7% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Bishkek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,278
Rank in Kyrgyzstan
#7
Coordinates
42.81°N, 73.85°E
~789 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek
Distance to capital (Bishkek)
61 km
38 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chuy Region
| City | Population | Rank in Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokmok | 71,443 | #5 |
| Belovodskoye | 23,046 | #20 |
| Kant | 22,617 | #21 |
| Lebedinovka | 21,118 | #22 |
| Ivanovka | 17,513 | #26 |
Cities near Kara-Balta
- Belovodskoye23,046 people · ~21 km away
- Bishkek900,000 people · ~61 km away
- Lebedinovka21,118 people · ~68 km away
- Kant22,617 people · ~82 km away
- Ivanovka17,513 people · ~101 km away
- Tokmok71,443 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kara-Balta?
Kara-Balta has a population of 48,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.
What region is Kara-Balta in?
Kara-Balta is located in Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan.
Is Kara-Balta the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
No, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, about 61 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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