Naryn, a provincial capital in Kyrgyzstan
Naryn is a city in the Naryn Region of eastern Kyrgyzstan, situated at about 2000 meters elevation in a mountain valley. It functions as the regional administrative hub and serves as a base for travelers heading into the surrounding highlands and remote trekking areas.
Naryn was founded in the 19th century as a trading post when the region came under Russian control. The city developed as an administrative center for the pastoral lands around it and maintained that role through the Soviet period and beyond.
The city is easy to explore on foot using small streets, with most facilities clustered near the center. Visitors should prepare for cool temperatures and thinner air, particularly outside the summer months.
Location: Naryn Region
Elevation above the sea: 2,044 m
GPS coordinates: 41.42549,76.00578
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:21
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