Where the Most People Live: Population Distribution by Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic
This information was released by the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan.
Of the total population, 3,037.3 thousand people live in cities, while 4,244.5 thousand reside in rural areas.
According to the data, the resident population is 6,607.1 thousand, of which the urban population is 3,000.7 thousand, and the rural population is 3,606.4 thousand.
We present information about the population by regions, districts, and cities (in thousands of people).
Batken Region
The permanent population, including temporarily absent individuals, is 594.7 (city — 185.8 / village — 408.9).
The resident population, including temporarily residing individuals, is 486.0 (city — 161.4 / village — 324.6).
In the city of Batken, the permanent population is 30.3, while the resident population is 27.3.
The city of Kyzyl-Kiya has a permanent population of 64.1, with a resident population of 58.3.
In Suluktu, the permanent population is 25.5, and the resident population is 21.5.
Batken District has a permanent population of 104.2, and a resident population of 77.0.
In Kadamjai District, the permanent population is 214.7 (city — 29.9 / village — 184.8), and the resident population is 178.6 (city — 24.0 / village — 154.6).
The city of Aidarken has a permanent population of 14.2, while the resident population is 11.6.
The city of Kadamjai has a permanent population of 15.7 and a resident population of 12.9.
Leilek District includes a permanent population of 155.9 (city — 36.0 / village — 119.9) and a resident population of 123.3 (city — 30.3 / village — 93.0).
The city of Razzakov has a permanent population of 36.0 and a resident population of 30.3.
Jalal-Abad Region
The permanent population is 1,358.5 (city — 449.6 / village — 908.9).
The resident population is 1,132.7 (city — 411.4 / village — 721.3).
In the city of Jalal-Abad, the permanent population is 184.4, while the resident population is 181.1.
In Kara-Kul, the permanent population is 28.1, and the resident population is 22.5.
The city of Mailuu-Suu has a permanent population of 27.0, while the resident population is 22.3.
Tash-Kumyr has a permanent population of 21.9 and a resident population of 18.8.
Aksy District includes a permanent population of 144.7 (city — 45.7 / village — 99.0) and a resident population of 114.1 (city — 40.3 / village — 73.8).
The city of Kerben has a permanent population of 45.7 and a resident population of 40.3.
Ala-Buka District has a permanent population of 120.3 and a resident population of 93.8.
In Bazar-Korgon District, the permanent population is 201.2 (city — 61.5 / village — 139.7), and the resident population is 159.9 (city — 50.2 / village — 109.7).
The city of Bazar-Korgon has a permanent population of 61.5 and a resident population of 50.2.
In Nooken District, the permanent population is 174.5 (city — 31.1 / village — 143.4) and the resident population is 142.5 (city — 28.7 / village — 113.8).
The city of Kochkor-Ata has a permanent population of 19.0 and a resident population of 16.3.
The city of Shamaldy-Sai has a permanent population of 12.1 and a resident population of 12.4.
Suzak District includes a permanent population of 287.6 (city — 12.8 / village — 274.8) and a resident population of 231.8 (city — 11.5 / village — 220.3).
The city of Kok-Jangak has a permanent population of 12.8 and a resident population of 11.5.
Toguz-Toro District has a permanent population of 28.6 and a resident population of 24.3.
In Toktogul District, the permanent population is 108.9 (city — 37.1 / village — 71.8), while the resident population is 94.6 (city — 36.0 / village — 58.6).
The city of Toktogul has a permanent population of 37.1 and a resident population of 37.1.
Chatkal District includes a permanent population of 31.3 and a resident population of 27.0.
Issyk-Kul Region
The permanent population is 549.8 (city — 174.7 / village — 375.1).
The resident population is 518.6 (city — 184.1 / village — 334.5).
In the city of Karakol, the permanent population is 90.7, while the resident population is 97.7.
The city of Balykchy has a permanent population of 57.4 and a resident population of 57.8.
Ak-Suu District includes a permanent population of 68.6 and a resident population of 60.2.
Jeti-Oguz District has a permanent population of 102.4 and a resident population of 91.7.
Issyk-Kul District has a permanent population of 100.5 (city — 26.6 / village — 73.9) and a resident population of 100.1 (city — 28.6 / village — 71.5).
The city of Cholpon-Ata has a permanent population of 26.6 and a resident population of 28.6.
Ton District includes a permanent population of 57.3 and a resident population of 47.9.
Tüp District has a permanent population of 72.9 and a resident population of 63.2.
Naryn Region
The permanent population is 314.9 (city — 42.5 / village — 272.4).
The resident population is 276.2 (city — 41.1 / village — 235.1).
In the city of Naryn, the permanent population is 42.5 and the resident population is 41.1.
Ak-Tala District includes a permanent population of 35.1 and a resident population of 28.5.
At-Bashy District has a permanent population of 62.5 and a resident population of 52.1.
Jumgal District includes a permanent population of 49.6 and a resident population of 44.5.
Kochkor District has a permanent population of 70.9 and a resident population of 61.8.
Naryn District includes a permanent population of 54.3 and a resident population of 48.2.
Osh Region
The permanent population is 1,416.7 (city — 139.2 / village — 1,277.5).
The resident population is 1,210.4 (city — 122.4 / village — 1,088.0).
Alaï District has a permanent population of 94.5 and a resident population of 71.9.
Aravan District includes a permanent population of 150.7 and a resident population of 118.2.
Kara-Kuldja District has a permanent population of 102.5 and a resident population of 84.5.
Kara-Suu District includes a permanent population of 398.5 (city — 56.9 / village — 341.6) and a resident population of 344.8 (city — 54.2 / village — 290.6).
The city of Kara-Suu has a permanent population of 56.9 and a resident population of 54.2.
Nookat District has a permanent population of 331.8 (city — 16.8 / village — 315.0) and a resident population of 295.7 (city — 13.9 / village — 281.8).
The city of Nookat has a permanent population of 16.8 and a resident population of 13.9.
Uzgen District includes a permanent population of 300.7 (city — 65.5 / village — 235.2) and a resident population of 262.8 (city — 54.3 / village — 208.5).
The city of Uzgen has a permanent population of 65.5 and a resident population of 54.3.
Chon-Alai District has a permanent population of 38.0 and a resident population of 32.5.
Talas Region
The permanent population is 280.5 (city — 43.4 / village — 237.1).
The resident population is 233.9 (city — 44.2 / village — 189.7).
The city of Talas has a permanent population of 43.4 and a resident population of 44.2.
Bakay-Ata District has a permanent population of 55.9 and a resident population of 47.4.
Aitmatov District has a permanent population of 73.4 and a resident population of 56.8.
Manas District includes a permanent population of 35.5 and a resident population of 29.6.
Talas District has a permanent population of 72.3 and a resident population of 55.9.
Chui Region
The permanent population is 971.3 (city — 206.7 / village — 764.6).
The resident population is 925.9 (city — 212.7 / village — 713.2).
In the city of Tokmok, the permanent population is 76.2, while the resident population is 75.4.
The city of Kara-Balta has a permanent population of 59.6 and a resident population of 58.5.
The city of Kant includes a permanent population of 32.2 and a resident population of 42.8.
Alamedin District has a permanent population of 115.5 and a resident population of 103.2.
Jail District has a permanent population of 59.6 and a resident population of 52.3.
Kemin District includes a permanent population of 52.3 (city — 16.8 / village — 35.5) and a resident population of 49.3 (city — 15.9 / village — 33.4).
The city of Kemin has a permanent population of 9.3 and a resident population of 8.8.
The city of Orlovka includes a permanent population of 7.5 and a resident population of 7.1.
Moscow District has a permanent population of 105.8 and a resident population of 97.9.
Panfilov District includes a permanent population of 51.4 (city — 10.8 / village — 40.6) and a resident population of 45.3 (city — 9.5 / village — 35.8).
The city of Kayindy has a permanent population of 10.8 and a resident population of 9.5.
Sokuluk District includes a permanent population of 227.2 (city — 11.1 / village — 216.1) and a resident population of 211.8 (city — 10.6 / village — 201.2).
The city of Shopokov has a permanent population of 11.1 and a resident population of 10.6.
Chui District has a permanent population of 61.3 and a resident population of 55.0.
Issyk-Ata District has a permanent population of 130.2 and a resident population of 134.4.
City of Bishkek
The permanent population is 1,321.9.
The resident population is 1,338.9.
City of Osh
The permanent population is 473.5.
The resident population is 484.5.
Explanation of terms
The permanent population refers to those who reside permanently in the area, including temporarily absent individuals.
The resident population refers to those who were present in the area at the time of the count, including temporarily residing individuals.
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