Bishkek, Bishkek
Bishkek: Nestled in the Chüy Valley near the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains, this significant Central Asian city serves as Kyrgyzstan's capital and largest metropolis.
About
Quick Facts about Bishkek
| Population | 1,027,200 |
| Country | Russian Empire, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Soviet Union, Russian Republic, Kyrgyzstan |
| State | Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) |
| Postal code | 720000–720085 |
| Plate code | B, 01, E |
| Phone Area Codes | (+996) 312 |
| Area | 127 km2 |
| Official name | Пишпек, Бишкек, Фрунзе |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8700,74.5900 |
| Named for | Mikhail Frunze |
| Altitude | 2,461 feet / 750 meters |
| Capital city | Bishkek is capital of Q12566173, Q4493118, Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic, Kirghiz Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic, Kirgizkaya Autonomous Oblast, Kara-Kirghiz Autonomous Oblast, Kyrgyzstan, Q4517807 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1825 (201 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+06:00 |
| Local time | 08:14:17 (23rd May 2026) |
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Geography
Bishkek is located at 42°52'12"N 74°35'24"E (42.8700000, 74.5900000).
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Official Website- Almaty
- Amman (2006 )
- Ankara
- Colorado Springs
- Kyiv (1997 )
- Nur-Sultan
- Toronto
- İzmir (1991 )
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 6,615 | - | estimate |
| 1939 | 92,783 | 92.87% | resident registration |
| 1959 | 223,831 | 58.55% | estimate |
| 1970 | 430,618 | 48.02% | resident registration |
| 1979 | 532,931 | 19.2% | estimate |
| 1989 | 610,630 | 12.72% | resident registration |
| 1999 | 750,327 | 18.62% | estimate |
| 2009 | 821,915 | 8.71% | estimate |
| 2015 | 937,400 | 12.32% | estimate |
| 2017 | 965,900 | 2.95% | estimate |
| 2019 | 1,027,200 | 5.97% | estimate |
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