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Karakol
City in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Overview
Karakol is a lively small city at the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul, acting as a gateway to the Tian Shan mountains. It features unique architecture, multicultural influences, and easy access to nature, making it popular for both cultural explorations and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kyrgyzstan
Region
Issyk-Kul
Population
18,843
Time Zone
Asia/Bishkek
Coordinates
42.49°, 78.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$562
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$200
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
5.0°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
-7.1°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
-26.4°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
366 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
59
Coworking
0
Cafes
45
Nightlife
5
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
431.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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