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Ak-Bulung, Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul · Kyrgyzstan

Ak-Bulung is a small town in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 2,498. Elevation: 5,335 ft (1,626 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

2,498 Population 2/sq mi density
5,335 ft Elevation 1,626 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bishkek Timezone

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About Ak-Bulung

Ak-Bulung

Ak-Bulung is a village in the Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is part of the Tüp District. The population of the village was 531 in 2021.

People

Population2,498
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation5,335 ft (1,626 m)
Population2,498
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,335 ft (1,626 m)
Coordinates42.7669°, 78.2262°
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Country🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
State / ProvinceIssyk-Kul
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.0 inches (13 cm)

About Ak-Bulung

Ak-Bulung is a small town in Kyrgyzstan (Issyk-Kul) with a population of 2,498. The city sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet (1,626 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.

Ak-Bulung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,335 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below Kyrgyzstan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,335 ft (1,626 m)
Area1,479.0 sq mi (3,830.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates42.7669°N, 78.2262°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Kyrgyzstan avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on May 20, 2024.

Nov 12, 1990 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 25 km
Jan 28, 2013 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan M6.1 123 km
May 30, 2012 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.4 81 km
Feb 15, 2005 97 km NW of Aksu, China M5.3 148 km
Jan 18, 1996 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 122 km
May 1, 2011 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan M5.1 97 km
Jul 24, 1991 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 35 km
Jan 19, 2005 83 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 122 km
Jul 19, 2016 112 km SSE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 149 km
Feb 15, 2020 98 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 137 km
Aug 8, 2000 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 127 km
Aug 15, 2014 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 68 km
Sep 24, 2009 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 100 km
May 1, 2011 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.9 104 km
Dec 16, 1996 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 2 km
May 1, 2011 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.8 120 km
Mar 15, 2015 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan M4.8 112 km
May 3, 1990 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 110 km
Mar 4, 2024 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 109 km
Nov 28, 2012 69 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Ak-Bulung has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 18°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Ak-Bulung

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
средняя школа им.Ж.Муканбаева
средняя школа им. Ж.Муканбаева
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Museums in Ak-Bulung

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nikolay Przhevalsky museum
Дом-музей Кусеина Карасаева

Libraries in Ak-Bulung

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Сельская библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Ak-Bulung

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Animal Market
Bazar
Sunday Animal Market Karakol

Gas Stations in Ak-Bulung

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Ak-Bulung

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski resort "Karakol" 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ak-Bulung

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karakol International AirportIKGMedium Airport
Chilik Southeast AirfieldSmall Airport
Kokpek Highway StripSmall Airport
Tamga AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bishkek

🇰🇬 About Kyrgyzstan

Capital Bishkek
Population 6,315,800
Area 198,500 km²
GDP (USD) $15,180,842,369
GDP per capita $2,138
HDI 0.720
Life expectancy 72.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 34.7%
Currency KGS (Som)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian
Calling code +996
TLD .kg
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ak-Bulung

What is the population of Ak-Bulung?

Ak-Bulung has a population of 2,498 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,479.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ak-Bulung?

Ak-Bulung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow.

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