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Kara-Balta
City in Chuy, Kyrgyzstan
Overview
Kara-Balta is a small city located in the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan, known for its industrial roots and welcoming community. It offers a glimpse into authentic Kyrgyz urban life, set against a backdrop of mountain views and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kyrgyzstan
Region
Chuy
Population
37,834
Time Zone
Asia/Bishkek
Coordinates
42.81°, 73.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$581
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
44.4°C
Record Low
-21.7°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
355 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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