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Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul · Kyrgyzstan

Cholpon-Ata is a small city in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 14,237. Elevation: 5,348 ft (1,630 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

14,237 Population 7/sq mi density
5,348 ft Elevation 1,630 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
11.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bishkek Timezone

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About Cholpon-Ata

Cholpon-Ata

Cholpon-Ata is a resort town on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan with a population of 14,237 (2021). It is the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul District of Issyk-Kul Region; this district occupies most of the lake's north shore. To the west along highway A363 is Tamchy and to the east is Bosteri.

People

Population14,237
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Population14,237
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Coordinates42.6494°, 77.0823°
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Country🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
State / ProvinceIssyk-Kul
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation11.7 inches (298 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Cholpon-Ata

Cholpon-Ata is a small city in Kyrgyzstan (Issyk-Kul) with a population of 14,237. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet (1,630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.

Climate in Cholpon-Ata

Cholpon-Ata has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 293 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.5
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.5
Cholpon-Ata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,348 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below Kyrgyzstan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,348 ft (1,630 m)
Area2,000.2 sq mi (5,180.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates42.6494°N, 77.0823°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below Kyrgyzstan avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 4, 2024.

Nov 12, 1990 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 88 km
Jan 18, 1996 45 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 99 km
Dec 6, 1999 Kyrgyzstan M5.2 62 km
Mar 2, 2010 Kyrgyzstan M5.1 121 km
Jul 24, 1991 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 100 km
May 1, 2011 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan M5.1 115 km
Jun 6, 2007 Kyrgyzstan M5.0 136 km
Aug 8, 2000 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 62 km
Sep 24, 2009 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 75 km
Aug 15, 2014 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 43 km
May 1, 2011 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.9 115 km
Dec 16, 1996 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 94 km
Nov 23, 2013 28 km S of Kemin, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 113 km
Jan 16, 2004 34 km S of Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 143 km
May 1, 2011 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.8 125 km
Mar 15, 2015 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan M4.8 49 km
Dec 28, 1996 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 88 km
Nov 28, 2012 69 km SE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 119 km
May 3, 1990 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 23 km
Mar 4, 2024 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in

Cholpon-Ata has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Cholpon-Ata

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа - Гимназия
Школа-лицей им. И. Абдуразакова
Школа №3
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Radio Stations near Cholpon-Ata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cholpon-Ata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
«Ruh Ordo» Ç. Aytmatov atındagı madaniy borboru
Issyk-Kul state historical-cultural museum-reserve museum
Nomad Museum
Petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata

Farmers Markets in Cholpon-Ata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ярмарка в Вс

Hotels in Cholpon-Ata

50 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

365 hotel
Akmal
Akmal Hotel
Altyn
Altyn Bulak hotel
Apple hostel
Asyl Tash
Aurora Sanatorium Main Building
Baytur resort & spa
Hotel Bonur
Kainar
Karven Four Seasons
Olimp
Panorama Hotel
Riviera Bosteri
Riviera Bosteri
Tri Korony
Vzmorie Resort
Vzmorie Resort
Аврора ??
Ак-бермет
Ак-Марал
Белый парус
Гостевой дом
Долинка гостиничный комплекс
ЗЕТО
Золотые пески пансионат
Каприз Иссык Куль пансионат
Керемет пансионат ?
Коттедж космонавтов
Кыргызское взморье
Лотос пансионат
Лучезарное побережье
Мармеладка пансионат
Молзавод
Молзавод
Орбита пансионат
ордо
отель БОНУР
Пансионат Национального Университета
Сайран
Сантана пансионат
Телтору
Телтору
Толкун пансионат НБКР
Тулпар пансионат
ЦТ Алма-Ата
Чайка
Частный пансионат
Ямайка

Restaurants in Cholpon-Ata

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abbas
Ali-Baba
Bamboo in traditional chalet
Big Mag Burger
Cafe Nazik
CMAK
Green Pub
Local food
Olimp
Барашек
Бархат Кафеси
Даамдуу
Деревяшка
Салам
у Рыбака
Ысык-Көл

Cafes in Cholpon-Ata

28 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Ак Жол"
Aliya
Baku
Café National
Coffee da Еда (халал)
De Gusto
De gusto
Dolinka Café
Konak
Platinum
Sambuka
SanHause
Адинай
Афганец
Золотая рыбка
Золотая рыбка
Империя пицца
Империя пиццы
Кафе
кафе "Абахан"
кафе Городок
кафе Кербен
Кафе Эдем
Мирсултан
узбекская кухня 'Муслима''
урсус
Шашлык
Шашлык парк

Cinemas in Cholpon-Ata

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Чолпон

Theatres in Cholpon-Ata

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater Nomad

Monuments in Cholpon-Ata

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кумбоз Чолпон-Ата

Theme Parks in Cholpon-Ata

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zaton

Clinics in Cholpon-Ata

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KG #10214650794
KG #321877929

Dentists in Cholpon-Ata

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denta Lux
Центр улыбки

Veterinaries in Cholpon-Ata

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KG #10214650799
Ветлечебница

Bus Stations in Cholpon-Ata

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus station

Gas Stations in Cholpon-Ata

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bishkek Petroleum
Bishkek Petrolium
KG #1119510938
KG #2456228878
KG #2456228881
KG #3288106171
KG #5289902430
KG #550004515
KyrgyzMynai
Партнёр Нефть

Banks in Cholpon-Ata

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakai Bank
Bakai Bank
FINKA
АКБ Кыргызстан
Аман банк
Банк Компаньон
Оптима Банк
Росинбанк
Халык Банк Кыргызстан-Чолпоната

Shopping Malls in Cholpon-Ata

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ordo

Stadiums & Teams in Cholpon-Ata

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Cholpon-Ata

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shymbulak 0.0 $0
Oi-Qaragai 0.0 $0

Airports Near Cholpon-Ata

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almaty International AirportALALarge Airport
Issyk-Kul International AirportIKULarge Airport
Almaty North AirportSmall Airport
Arman Dala AirstripSmall Airport
Azem/Talis Aeroclub AirfieldSmall Airport
Boralday AirportBXJSmall Airport
Tamga AirportSmall Airport
Ulan AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cholpon-Ata

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CDEK
ОАО Кыргызтелеком

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cholpon-Ata

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Храм священномученика Вениамина Петроградского

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Waterfalls
11
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bishkek
Elevation
5,359 m (17,583 ft)
Postal Code
715622
Website
cholpon-atacity.kg/index.php/kg/city-kg/maps-kg
Twinned With
Zugló

🇰🇬 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 Cholpon-Ata

What is the population of Cholpon-Ata?

Cholpon-Ata has a population of 14,237 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,000.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cholpon-Ata?

Cholpon-Ata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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