Kara-Kul’ Population 2026
Kara-Kul’ has a population of 26,901, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Jalal-Abad Region. Roughly 0.4% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Bishkek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,901
Rank in Kyrgyzstan
#16
Coordinates
41.63°N, 72.67°E
~942 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek
Distance to capital (Bishkek)
210 km
130 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jalal-Abad Region
| City | Population | Rank in Kyrgyzstan |
|---|---|---|
| Manas | 123,239 | #3 |
| Bazar-Korgon | 41,011 | #10 |
| Suzak | 30,534 | #14 |
| Tash-Kumyr | 23,594 | #19 |
| Toktogul | 20,577 | #23 |
| Massy | 19,774 | #24 |
| Kochkor-Ata | 17,177 | #27 |
| Ala-Buka | 15,426 | #29 |
Cities near Kara-Kul’
- Toktogul20,577 people · ~35 km away
- Tash-Kumyr23,594 people · ~49 km away
- Massy19,774 people · ~63 km away
- Bazar-Korgon41,011 people · ~66 km away
- Kochkor-Ata17,177 people · ~68 km away
- Manas123,239 people · ~81 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kara-Kul’?
Kara-Kul’ has a population of 26,901 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.
What region is Kara-Kul’ in?
Kara-Kul’ is located in Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan.
Is Kara-Kul’ the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
No, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, about 210 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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