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Bishkek

Bishkek
Бишкек
City
Kyrgyz transcription(s)
 • ISO 9 biškek
 • BGN/PCGN bishkek
 • ALA-LC bishkek
Ala-Too Square
Flag of Bishkek
Flag
Coat of arms of Bishkek
Coat of arms
Bishkek is located in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
Bishkek
Location in Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates: 42°52′29″N 74°36′44″E / 42.87472°N 74.61222°E / 42.87472; 74.61222
Country  Kyrgyzstan
Shaar Bishkek(It is, however, the capital of the Chuy Region)
Founded 1825
Raion
Government
 • Mayor Albek Ibraimov
Area
 • Total 169.6 km2 (65.5 sq mi)
Elevation 800 m (2,600 ft)
Population (2015)
 • Total 937,400
 • Density 5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Time zone KGT (UTC+6)
Postal code 720000-720085
Area code(s) (+996) 312
Vehicle registration B, E
Website meria.kg (Kyrgyz)(Russian)
Bishkek
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: World Meteorological Organization