What is the population of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan?

Bishkek has a population of approximately 1,321,900 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan located?

Bishkek is located in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan, at approximate coordinates 42.8761°, 74.6037°.

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Bishkek

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Bishkek

Total population

1,321,900

Coordinates42.88°, 74.60°

Demographic figures from National Statistical Committee (Kyrgyzstan). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Overview

Bishkek, formerly known as Pishpek, and then Frunze (1926–1991), is the capital and largest urban city of Kyrgyzstan. The city is also the capital of the Chüy Region. It is situated near the border with Kazakhstan and has a population of around 1,200,000 people as of 2024.

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42.8761

Longitude

74.6037

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