Kochkor-Ata Population 2026

Kochkor-Ata has a population of 17,177, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Jalal-Abad Region. Roughly 0.2% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Bishkek, the country's biggest city.

BishkekKochkor-Ata
Location of Kochkor-Ata (capital Bishkek shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
17,177
Rank in Kyrgyzstan
#27
Coordinates
41.04°N, 72.48°E
~618 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek
Distance to capital (Bishkek)
268 km
166 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jalal-Abad Region

CityPopulationRank in Kyrgyzstan
Manas123,239#3
Bazar-Korgon41,011#10
Suzak30,534#14
Kara-Kul’26,901#16
Tash-Kumyr23,594#19
Toktogul20,577#23
Massy19,774#24
Ala-Buka15,426#29

Cities near Kochkor-Ata

FAQ

What is the population of Kochkor-Ata?
Kochkor-Ata has a population of 17,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.
What region is Kochkor-Ata in?
Kochkor-Ata is located in Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan.
Is Kochkor-Ata the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
No, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, about 268 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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