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Kara-Kul’, Kyrgyzstan

Jalal-Abad Region · Kyrgyzstan

Kara-Kul’ is a small city in Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 26,901. Elevation: 3,091 ft (942 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

26,901 Population 66/sq mi density
3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bishkek Timezone

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About Kara-Kul’

Kara-Köl is a city in Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is a city of regional significance, not part of a district. Its area is 1,050 square kilometres (410 sq mi), and its resident population was 26,901 in 2021. Kara-Köl consists of the town proper, the urban-type settlement Ketmen-Töbö and the village Jazy-Kechüü.

People

Population26,901
Density66/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Population26,901
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Coordinates41.6283°, 72.6703°
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek
Country🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
State / ProvinceJalal-Abad Region
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (624 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.5 inches (27 cm)

About Kara-Kul’

Kara-Kul’ is a small city in Kyrgyzstan (Jalal-Abad Region) with a population of 26,901. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet (942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.

Climate in Kara-Kul’

Kara-Kul’ 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 320 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 49.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 13.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.0
Kara-Kul’ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below Kyrgyzstan avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Area405.4 sq mi (1,050.0 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates41.6283°N, 72.6703°W
TimezoneAsia/Bishkek

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Kyrgyzstan avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 19, 1992 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M7.3 94 km
Aug 19, 1992 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.6 71 km
Aug 19, 1992 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.3 73 km
May 15, 1992 4 km WSW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M6.2 71 km
Aug 19, 1992 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 89 km
Oct 8, 1995 9 km SE of Uchq?rghon Shahri, Uzbekistan M5.7 78 km
May 22, 2003 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan M5.5 147 km
Dec 24, 1992 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 76 km
Aug 19, 1992 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 91 km
Jun 14, 1996 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan M5.2 97 km
Dec 1, 1990 23 km ENE of Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 113 km
Aug 19, 1992 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 86 km
Aug 5, 2025 33 km N of Massy, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 30 km
May 5, 2003 4 km ENE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 65 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 61 km
Feb 20, 1995 4 km NW of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 64 km
Aug 19, 1992 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 83 km
Nov 6, 1992 2 km NE of Kochkor-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 66 km
Aug 20, 2011 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan M5.0 137 km
Apr 27, 2009 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan M5.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.9 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.9 in

Kara-Kul’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Kara-Kul’

Institution Type Founded Website
Кыргызский государственный технический университет им. Раззакова University

Schools in Kara-Kul’

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
сш №1 им. Токтогула Сатылганова
Школа №4 имени Шопокова
Средняя школа №3 им. М.В.Фрунзе
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Radio Stations near Kara-Kul’

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kara-Kul’

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
КАСКАД

Farmers Markets in Kara-Kul’

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Рынок "Шурубек"

Hotels in Kara-Kul’

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Altyn
Ак ниет
Турист

Restaurants in Kara-Kul’

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asia Food
Ала-Тоо
рестобар ЭНЕРГЕТИК

Cafes in Kara-Kul’

28 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asel Launch Zone
Avenu 7
Coffee place
Lagman
Oigon Café
teahouse
Zhibek-Zholu
Ала-Тоо
Алтынай
Ашкана
Ашкана
Ашкана
Жибек Жолу
Жибек-Жолу
Изабелла
Кара-Кол
Кара-Куль
Кафе Чолпон
Лагманная
МИНУТКА
Назгуль
Ресторан Эдельвейс
Столовая
Таалай шашлычная
Таалай шашлычная
Темирлан
Чайхана
Чакыр-Корум

Dentists in Kara-Kul’

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Бакыт

Bus Stations in Kara-Kul’

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KG #388491608

Gas Stations in Kara-Kul’

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KG #4273628216
KG #636784195
Red Petroleum
Red Petroleum
АЗС
АЗС Роснефть
Ала-Тоо
Партнер Нефт
Россия

Banks in Kara-Kul’

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bakai Bank
bTA
DosCredoBank
Kompanion Bank
Бай-Тушум
Банк Компаньон
Банк Кыргызстан

Shopping Malls in Kara-Kul’

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

АЗАМАТ строй

Stadiums & Teams in Kara-Kul’

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kara-Kul’

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jalal-Abad AirportMedium Airport
Kayki AirportSmall Airport
Toktogul AirportSmall Airport
Uchkurgan Southeast AirportSmall Airport
Uychi Southeast AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kara-Kul’

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Кыргыз Почтасы

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kara-Kul’

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Мечеть Халиф Салим Али
Намазкана
Центральная
Церковь

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bishkek
Elevation
930 m (3,051 ft)
Area
1,050.0 km² (405.3 mi²)
Website
karakulgov.kg/

🇰🇬 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 Kara-Kul’

What is the population of Kara-Kul’?

Kara-Kul’ has a population of 26,901 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 405.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kara-Kul’?

Kara-Kul’ has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches, with 10.5 inches of snow.

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