Naryn Population 2026

Naryn has a population of 41,178, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Naryn Region. Roughly 0.6% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Bishkek, the country's biggest city.

Location of Naryn (capital Bishkek shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

41,178

Rank in Kyrgyzstan

Coordinates

41.43°N, 76.00°E

~2,033 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek

Distance to capital (Bishkek)

198 km

123 miles, straight line

Cities near Naryn

Balykchy42,875 people · ~116 km away
Tokmok71,443 people · ~167 km away
Ivanovka17,513 people · ~179 km away
Kant22,617 people · ~188 km away
Lebedinovka21,118 people · ~195 km away
Kyzyl-Suu15,075 people · ~195 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Naryn?

Naryn has a population of 41,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.

What region is Naryn in?

Naryn is located in Naryn Region, Kyrgyzstan.

Is Naryn the capital of Kyrgyzstan?

No, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, about 198 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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