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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
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 55/100.
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