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The city of Kemin is a district center located in the Chuy Region of the Kyrgyz Republic. The city lies in the eastern part of the Chuy Valley, close to the border with the Republic of Kazakhstan, and is part of a scenic area through which the Chon-Kemin River flows.
Total area
10.4 km² (1,040 ha)
Distance to the capital
100 km
Nearest airport
140 km
Postal code
724511
Address
Kemin City, Pobedy Street, No. 29
Contact phone
+996 (313) 55-03-43
Location and borders
- The city of Kemin is located in the eastern part of the Chuy Region, within the eastern zone of the Chuy Valley.
- The city is situated near the state border with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- The Chon-Kemin River, the Chu River, and the Great Chuy Canal (BCC) pass through the city area.
Reference information: Elevation above sea level — 1,500 m.
Urban structure
- The city includes one residential microdistrict — Nur Microdistrict.
- Total number of streets — 48, all with asphalt-paved roads.
Transport accessibility
| Indicator | Information |
|---|---|
| International highway | Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart route (approximately 3 km within the city limits) |
| Internal road network | Asphalt-paved roads with street lighting; total length about 120 km. Among them, 4 main streets with a length of about 2 km each. |
| Railway connection | The Bishkek – Balykchy railway line passes through the city; a railway station operates in Kemin. |
Brief climate characteristics
- The climate of Kemin is sharply continental.
- Average annual air temperature — +10.2 °C; coldest month — January (−4.7 °C), warmest month — July (+24.5 °C).
- Average annual relative humidity — 60%; approximately 322 sunny days per year.