Country Kyrgyzstan District Ak-Suu District Elevation 2,477 m Population 1,014 (2009) | Region Issyk-Kul Region Time zone UTC+6 Local time Thursday 10:36 AM | |
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Weather -7°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
Jyrgalan freeride adventures backcountry in kyrgyzstan
Jyrgalan (officially named Shakta Jyrgalan) is a village in the Ak-Suu District of Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located at the right bank of Jyrgalan River. It was established in 1964 to support operation of a coal mine Jyrgalan. According to 2009 Census the population was 1,014. In recent years numerous residents have moved to Karakol in search of economic opportunities. The coal mine is still operating, albeit at relatively low levels. Since 2013 the village has seen some investments into guest house development including the reconstruction of an existing house into a six room guest house and construction of a three-story guest house. Several other homes were renovated in 2016 to serve as guest houses for back-country skiers and hikers.