Jalal-Abad
City in western Kyrgyzstan
Manas, called Jalal-Abad until 2025, is the administrative and economic centre of Jalal-Abad Region in southwestern Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 88 square kilometres (34 sq mi), and its resident population was 123,239 in 2021. It is situated at the north-eastern end of the Fergana Valley along the Kögart river valley, in the foothills of the Babash Ata mountains, near the border with Uzbekistan.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 70,401
- Coordinates
- 40.933, 73.000
- Timezone
- Asia/Bishkek
- Elevation
- 763 m
Overview of Jalal-Abad
Jalal-Abad belongs to Kyrgyzstan and has the feel of a medium-sized town. Records put its population near 70,401. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, culture and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 763 metres.
Things to do in Jalal-Abad
Nature in Jalal-Abad
(20)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Jalal-Abad is actually tagged with. Altogether 20 options are tagged here.
Culture in Jalal-Abad
(17)Looking for culture? Jalal-Abad has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 17 entries in our dataset. The list follows Jalal-Abad's own activity tags.
Adventure in Jalal-Abad
(10)For adventure, expect Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jalal-Abad.
Sports in Jalal-Abad
(10)Sports lovers get Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Jalal-Abad is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Jalal-Abad
(8)Looking for water sports? Jalal-Abad has Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Rafting and Scuba Diving. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jalal-Abad.
Nightlife in Jalal-Abad
(7)For nightlife, expect Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jalal-Abad.
Family in Jalal-Abad
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Jalal-Abad's own activity tags.
Wellness in Jalal-Abad
(4)The wellness shortlist for Jalal-Abad: Farms, Hammam, Ranches and Turkish Baths. All of it is drawn from Jalal-Abad's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Jalal-Abad
(2)Shopping in Jalal-Abad covers Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Jalal-Abad's own activity tags.
More to do in Jalal-Abad
(2)On the other activities side, Jalal-Abad offers Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Jalal-Abad is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Jalal-Abad
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Jalal-Abad stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Jalal-Abad, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Bishkek.
Similar destinations
Places near Jalal-Abad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jalal-Abad known for?
- Jalal-Abad, in Kyrgyzstan, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 70,401 residents.
- What can you do in Jalal-Abad?
- Recorded activities in Jalal-Abad include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Jalal-Abad?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Jalal-Abad stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Jalal-Abad located?
- Jalal-Abad is located in Kyrgyzstan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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