Largest Cities in Kyrgyzstan

Top 61 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Kyrgyzstan

Largest Cities — Kyrgyzstan

1 Bishkek 01 900,000

2 Osh 08 322,164

3 Jalal-Abad 03 123,239

4 Karakol 07 84,351

5 Tokmok 02 71,443

6 Uzgen 08 49,410

7 Kara-Balta 02 48,278

8 Balykchy 07 42,875

9 Naryn 04 41,178

10 Bazar-Korgon 03 41,011

11 Talas 06 40,308

12 Razzakov 09 34,219

13 Kyzyl-Kyya 09 32,000

14 Suzak 03 30,534

15 Batken 09 27,730

16 Kara-Kul’ 03 26,901

17 Kara Suu 08 26,609

18 Iradan 09 26,200

19 Tash-Kumyr 03 23,594

20 Belovodskoye 02 23,046

21 Kant 02 22,617

22 Lebedinovka 02 21,118

23 Toktogul 03 20,577

24 Massy 03 19,774

25 Nookat 08 18,228

26 Ivanovka 02 17,513

27 Kochkor-Ata 03 17,177

28 Kara-Kulja 08 15,616

29 Ala-Buka 03 15,426

30 Kyzyl-Suu 07 15,075

31 Suluktu 09 15,019

32 Uch-Korgon 09 14,708

33 At-Bashi 04 14,655

34 Bokombayevskoye 07 14,267

35 Cholpon-Ata 07 14,237

36 Kerben 03 14,141

37 Ak-Suu 07 14,009

38 Gul’cha 08 13,755

39 Kyzyl-Adyr 06 13,612

40 Sovetskoye 03 13,178

41 Tyup 07 12,355

42 Aydarken 09 11,857

43 Kazarman 03 11,191

44 Nizhnyaya Ala-Archa 02 10,760

45 Baetovo 04 10,682

46 Mayevka 02 10,535

47 Kemin 02 10,354

48 Kaindy 02 9,561

49 Pokrovka 06 8,522

50 Kulundu 09 8,250

51 Samarkandyk 09 8,015

52 Andarak 09 8,001

53 Kyzyl-Bel’ 09 7,481

54 Katran 09 7,149

55 Daroot-Korgon 08 6,421

56 Kyzyl-Jol 09 6,378

57 Khalmion 09 6,274

58 Sosnovka 02 5,885

59 Ak-Dzhar 04 5,559

60 Kolkhoz Imeni Kirova 03 5,518

61 Boz-Beshik 07 5,237

The largest cities in Kyrgyzstan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bishkek leads with a population of 900,000, followed by Osh and Jalal-Abad. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 08 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Bishkek's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 08 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,250 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,501,197.

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