1. Bishkek – ~900,000
The capital and largest city, political and economic hub in Chüy Valley.
2. Osh – ~454,900
Historic “capital of the south”, cultural melting pot at the foot of Sulayman Mountain.
3. Jalal‑Abad – ~75,700
Regional center known for thermal springs and health resorts.
4. Karakol – ~70,200
Tourist gateway to Issyk-Kul, famed for mountain trekking and skiing.
5. Tokmok – ~63,000
Chüy Region town near the border and industrial zone.
6. Kara‑Balta – ~62,800
Grain-producing city west of Bishkek with agro‑industry.
7. Naryn – ~41,200
High-altitude regional capital, entrance to Kyrgyz mountain pastures.
8. Balykchy – ~40,000
Issuedek village on Issyk‑Kul’s western tip, fishing and tourism base.
9. Talas – ~35,200
Historic town in northwestern Kyrgyzstan, birthplace of national hero Manas.
10. Bazar‑Korgon – ~27,700
Trading hub in Jalal‑Abad Region with growing transport importance.
11. Uzgen – ~40,360
Ancient Silk Road city, known for medieval mausoleums.
12. Kyzyl‑Kiya – ~32,000
Coal-mining town in Batken Region, ethnically diverse.
13. Isfana (Razzakov) – ~34,600
Mountain city in Batken Region with Uzbek cultural influence.
14. Kant – ~20,200
Suburb of Bishkek with a major air base and industrial zone.
15. Toktogul – ~19,300
Small hydroelectric town in Jalal‑Abad Region.
The above is subject to change.
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