Talas Population 2026
Talas has a population of 40,308, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan, located in Talas Region. Roughly 0.5% of Kyrgyzstan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Bishkek, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,308
Rank in Kyrgyzstan
#11
Coordinates
42.52°N, 72.24°E
~1,238 m elevation · Asia/Bishkek
Distance to capital (Bishkek)
196 km
122 miles, straight line
Cities near Talas
- Toktogul20,577 people · ~92 km away
- Kara-Kul’26,901 people · ~106 km away
- Tash-Kumyr23,594 people · ~131 km away
- Kara-Balta48,278 people · ~135 km away
- Ala-Buka15,426 people · ~139 km away
- Belovodskoye23,046 people · ~156 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Talas?
Talas has a population of 40,308 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Kyrgyzstan.
What region is Talas in?
Talas is located in Talas Region, Kyrgyzstan.
Is Talas the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
No, the capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, about 196 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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