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Gul’cha, Kyrgyzstan

Osh Region · Kyrgyzstan

Gul’cha is a small city in Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 13,755. Elevation: 5,072 ft (1,546 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,755 Population 4/sq mi density
5,072 ft Elevation 1,546 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bishkek Timezone

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About Gul’cha

Gülchö is a mountain town in Osh Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is the seat of Alay District. Its population was 13,755 in 2021.

People

Population13,755
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Population13,755
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Coordinates40.3138°, 73.4442°
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Country🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
State / ProvinceOsh Region
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)

About Gul’cha

Gul’cha is a small city in Kyrgyzstan (Osh Region) with a population of 13,755. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet (1,546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.

Climate in Gul’cha

Gul’cha 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 546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 23.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 29.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 54.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 95.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 40.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 24.0
Gul’cha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below Kyrgyzstan avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Area3,456.0 sq mi (8,951.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates40.3138°N, 73.4442°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Kyrgyzstan avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

562 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 26, 2016 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 93 km
May 15, 1992 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M6.2 116 km
Jan 9, 1997 Kyrgyzstan M5.8 106 km
Oct 8, 1995 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 136 km
Jan 1, 2008 31 km SSE of Osh, Kyrgyzstan M5.6 39 km
Jun 28, 2016 92 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.5 94 km
Sep 5, 2002 29 km SE of Shohimardon, Uzbekistan M5.5 137 km
Sep 7, 2010 135 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 102 km
Mar 29, 1990 86 km ESE of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 102 km
Jun 27, 2016 113 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.3 96 km
Oct 31, 1991 23 km SE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 54 km
Jul 1, 2009 100 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 81 km
Dec 1, 1990 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 61 km
Jun 10, 2010 107 km WNW of Kashgar, China M5.2 129 km
Jun 29, 2016 96 km E of Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 99 km
May 5, 2003 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 112 km
Feb 20, 1995 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 119 km
May 6, 2020 130 km ESE of Nookat, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 82 km
Aug 5, 2025 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 135 km
May 21, 1992 10 km SW of Bazar-Korgon, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Gul’cha has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and September the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Gul’cha

Institution Type Founded Website
Жумаш Раимкулов атындагы No. 57 Кесиптик Лицей College - ,

Museums in Gul’cha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Regional History Museum

Farmers Markets in Gul’cha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gulcho Bazaar

Restaurants in Gul’cha

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кайрат
Таш кордо

Cafes in Gul’cha

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boobek cafe
Алай Даам
Датка
Дөллиө
Жибек Жолу
Чайхана No. 1
Чолпон

Clinics in Gul’cha

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Биринчи медициналык-санитардык жардам көрсөтүү бөлүмү

Dentists in Gul’cha

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KG #12105927236
KG #12108019576
№2 Тиш Дарылоо Бөлүмү
Тиш дарылоо бөлүмү

Gas Stations in Gul’cha

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KG #4438171540
Silkwayoil
АЗС
Пазыл Ата
Партнер
Партнер Нефть
Россия

Banks in Gul’cha

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Finca Bank
Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank
Айыл Банк
Айыл Банк
Бай Тушум Банкы
Банк Кампаньон
Банк Компаньон
Коммерциялык Банк Кыргызстан
РСК Банк

Gyms in Gul’cha

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Айым

Stadiums & Teams in Gul’cha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gul’cha

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Osh International AirportOSSLarge Airport
Jalal-Abad Airport-Medium Airport
Kara-Kuldja Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gul’cha

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
"Ыман" мечити
Марифхан Уулу Жолборсхан Төрө Ажы Атындагы Борбордук "Алай-Гүлчө" Мечити

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bishkek
Elevation
1,540 m (5,053 ft)
Postal Code
723000

🇰🇬 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 Gul’cha

What is the population of Gul’cha?

Gul’cha has a population of 13,755 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,456.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gul’cha?

Gul’cha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

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