Smallest Cities in Kyrgyzstan

Top 61 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Kyrgyzstan

2 Ak-Dzhar 04 5,559
3 Sosnovka 02 5,885
4 Khalmion 09 6,274
5 Kyzyl-Jol 09 6,378
6 Chayek 04 7,009
7 Katran 09 7,149
8 Pokrovka 06 7,419
9 Kyzyl-Bel’ 09 7,481
10 Kaindy 02 7,526
11 Samarkandyk 09 8,015
12 Andarak 09 8,204
13 Kulundu 09 8,250
14 Kemin 02 9,400
15 Aydarken 09 10,331
16 Mayevka 02 10,535
17 Baetovo 04 10,682
18 Nizhnyaya Ala-Archa 02 10,760
19 At-Bashi 04 10,764
20 Cholpon-Ata 07 11,520
21 Tyup 07 12,355
22 Sovetskoye 03 13,178
23 Suluktu 09 13,378
24 Kyzyl-Adyr 06 13,612
25 Kochkor 04 14,000
26 Ak-Suu 07 14,009
27 Kerben 03 14,141
28 Bokombayevskoye 07 14,267
29 Nookat 08 14,371
30 Uch-Korgon 09 14,708
31 Kochkor-Ata 03 14,814
32 Kyzyl-Suu 07 15,075
33 Ala-Buka 03 15,426
34 Kara-Kulja 08 15,616
35 Ivanovka 02 16,052
36 Toktogul 03 16,429
37 Razzakov 09 18,244
38 Kara-Kul’ 03 18,843
39 Tash-Kumyr 03 19,310
40 Massy 03 19,774
41 Lebedinovka 02 20,709
42 Kara Suu 08 20,862
43 Kazarman 03 21,678
44 Gul’cha 08 21,708
45 Belovodskoye 02 23,046
46 Kant 02 23,249
47 Suzak 03 24,049
48 Iradan 09 26,200
49 Batken 09 27,730
50 Talas 06 32,886
51 Kara-Balta 02 37,834
52 Bazar-Korgon 03 41,011
53 Naryn 04 41,419
54 Uzgen 08 49,410
55 Kyzyl-Kyya 09 51,300
56 Tokmok 02 53,231
57 Balykchy 07 54,132
58 Karakol 07 85,588
59 Jalal-Abad 03 89,004
60 Bishkek 01 171,467
61 Osh 08 375,400

The smallest cities in Kyrgyzstan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Kolkhoz Imeni Kirova has a population of just 5,518. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,518 residents, Kolkhoz Imeni Kirova is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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