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Talas, Kyrgyzstan
Talas Region · Kyrgyzstan
Talas is a mid-size city in Talas Region, Kyrgyzstan with a population of 40,308. Elevation: 4,062 ft (1,238 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Talas
Talas is a town in northwestern Kyrgyzstan, located in the Talas river valley between two mountain ranges. Its area is 13 square kilometres (5.0 sq mi), and its resident population was 40,308 in 2021. It is the administrative headquarters of Talas Region. The town was founded by East Slavic settlers in 1877. To the south is the Besh-Tash valley with the Besh-Tash National Park.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,308 |
| Population Density | 8,029 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,062 ft (1,238 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5226°, 72.2417° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
| Country | 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan |
| State / Province | Talas Region |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.1 inches (408 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
About Talas
Talas is a mid-size city in Kyrgyzstan (Talas Region) with a population of 40,308. The city sits at an elevation of 4,062 feet (1,238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bishkek.
Climate in Talas
Talas has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 326 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below Kyrgyzstan avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,062 ft (1,238 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5226°N, 72.2417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bishkek |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Talas has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Talas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Агрардык экономикалык колледж | College | - | , |
| ИСИТО | College | - | , |
| Медицинский колледж | College | - | , |
| Талас мамалекеттик университети | University | - | , |
| Таласский государственный университет | University | - | , |
| ТалГУ | University | - | , |
| ТГУ | University | - | , |
| ТЭФ | University | - | , |
| ТЭФ | University | - | , |
Schools in Talas
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| А.Чолпонкулова атындагы #1 орто мектеби | - | - | - | - |
| Баластан детский образовательный центр | - | - | - | - |
| №9 им.Ж.урмат | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №6 | - | - | - | - |
| К.Нурбеков атындагы орто мектеп | - | - | - | - |
| А.Чолпонкулова атындагы #1 орто мектеби | - | - | - | - |
| 7 Школа Им. Э. Айылчиева | - | - | - | - |
| Школа № 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Музыкальная школа имени А. Огонбаева | - | - | - | - |
| СШ имени Шеркулова | - | - | - | - |
| "Manas Ata" Talas high school | - | - | - | - |
| №3 mektep | - | - | - | - |
| Мээрим лицей Себат | - | - | - | - |
| Школа № 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа имени Абдылдабека Эсенбекова | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Talas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Talas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| «Manas» eposunun muzeyi | ||||
| Etnografiyalık muzey | ||||
| Этнографический музей Атая Огонбаева |
Libraries in Talas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Областная библиотека имени Токтогулова | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Talas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Центральный базар |
Hotels in Talas
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Talas
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Talas
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Talas
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Talas
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Talas
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Talas
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Talas
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Talas
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Talas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Talas
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Talas
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Talas
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Talas
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lugovoy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Toktogul Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Talas
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office / internet | |
| Кыргыз-Почтасы | |
| Почта | |
| Почта |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Talas
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Orthodox Church | |
| Акжолтой мечити | |
| Аль бухари | |
| Жибек-жолу | |
| Зал Царства свидетелей Иеговы | |
| Католичееская церковь | |
| Лютеранская церковь | |
| Мечит | |
| Намазкана | |
| Православная церковь |
Quick Facts
🇰🇬 About Kyrgyzstan
Frequently Asked Questions About Talas
What is the population of Talas?
Talas has a population of 40,308 residents and is located in Kyrgyzstan. The population density is 8,029 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Talas?
Talas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.