Kyzyl-Suu Population 2026

Kyzyl-Suu has a population of 15,075, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Issyk-Kul. Roughly 0.2% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Bishkek, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kyzyl-Suu (capital Bishkek shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,075

Rank in Kyrgyzstan

#30

Coordinates

42.34°N, 78.01°E

~1,757 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek

Distance to capital (Bishkek)

286 km

178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Issyk-Kul

City	Population	Rank in Kyrgyzstan
Karakol	84,351	#4
Balykchy	42,875	#8

Cities near Kyzyl-Suu

Karakol84,351 people · ~36 km away
Balykchy42,875 people · ~150 km away
Naryn41,178 people · ~195 km away
Tokmok71,443 people · ~228 km away
Ivanovka17,513 people · ~247 km away
Kant22,617 people · ~265 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kyzyl-Suu?

Kyzyl-Suu has a population of 15,075 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.

What region is Kyzyl-Suu in?

Kyzyl-Suu is located in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan.

Is Kyzyl-Suu the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

No, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, about 286 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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