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Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Kul · Kyrgyzstan
Balykchy is a mid-size city in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 42,875. Elevation: 5,384 ft (1,641 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
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About Balykchy
Balykchy is a town at the western end of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, at an elevation of about 1,900 metres. Its area is 38 square kilometres (15 sq mi), and its resident population was 42,875 in 2021. A major industrial and transport centre during the Soviet era, it lost most of its economic base after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the closure of virtually all of its industrial facilities.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,875 |
| Population Density | 2,923 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,384 ft (1,641 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4602°, 76.1871° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
| Country | 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan |
| State / Province | Issyk-Kul |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.9 inches (175 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About Balykchy
Balykchy is a mid-size city in Kyrgyzstan (Issyk-Kul) with a population of 42,875. The city sits at an elevation of 5,384 feet (1,641 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.
Climate in Balykchy
Balykchy has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-3°C). Average annual precipitation is 150 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below Kyrgyzstan avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,384 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4602°N, 76.1871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Balykchy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Balykchy
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Иссык-Кульский индустриально-педагогический колледж | College | — | — |
Schools in Balykchy
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| школа имени Крупской | — | — | — | — |
| Александра Сергевича Пушкина | — | — | — | — |
| Боконбаев мектеби | — | — | — | — |
| школа-интернат | — | — | — | — |
| №4 гимназия мектеби | — | — | — | — |
| Манас | — | — | — | — |
| №3 школа Макаренко | — | — | — | — |
| Школа имени Ж. Боконбаева | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-гимназия №1 имени Льва Толстого | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Balykchy
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Balykchy
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey market | |||||
| Новый Базар | |||||
| Старый Базар |
Hotels in Balykchy
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Balykchy
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Balykchy
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Balykchy
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Balykchy
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Balykchy
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Balykchy
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Balykchy
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balykchy
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balykchy
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Balykchy
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski base "Orlovka" | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aktyz Mountain Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Balykchy
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Issyk-Kul International Airport | IKU | Large Airport |
| Arman Dala Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Azem/Talis Aeroclub Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Balykchy
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CDEK | |
| Почта |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balykchy
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ksenii Piterburgskoy | |
| Аль-Амин мечити | |
| Мечеть Умар |
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What is the population of Balykchy?
Balykchy has a population of 42,875 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 2,923 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balykchy?
Balykchy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.9 inches.