Fun facts about Tokmok
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The ruins of Ak-Beshim, the capital of the Western Turkic Khaganate, are situated 8 km southwest from Tokmok.
Tokmok
Kyrgyzstan
Tokmok is a city in the Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek, with a population of 71,443 in 2021. Its elevation is 816 m above sea level. From 2003 to 2006, it was the administrative seat of Chüy Region. Just to the north is the river Chu and the border with Kazakhstan.
From the “Medieval heritage” section
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Yusuf Has Hajib Balasaguni, author of the Kutadgu Bilig, is said to have been born in the area of Tokmok.
Tokmok
Kyrgyzstan
Tokmok is a city in the Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek, with a population of 71,443 in 2021. Its elevation is 816 m above sea level. From 2003 to 2006, it was the administrative seat of Chüy Region. Just to the north is the river Chu and the border with Kazakhstan.
From the “Medieval heritage” section
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The largest ethnic group in Tokmok, according to the 2009 census, are Kyrgyz, making up 46.8% of the population.
Tokmok
Kyrgyzstan
Tokmok is a city in the Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek, with a population of 71,443 in 2021. Its elevation is 816 m above sea level. From 2003 to 2006, it was the administrative seat of Chüy Region. Just to the north is the river Chu and the border with Kazakhstan.
From the “Demographics” section
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Tokmok has a hot summer Mediterranean continental climate, with an average annual temperature of 9.5 °C.
Tokmok
Kyrgyzstan
Tokmok is a city in the Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek, with a population of 71,443 in 2021. Its elevation is 816 m above sea level. From 2003 to 2006, it was the administrative seat of Chüy Region. Just to the north is the river Chu and the border with Kazakhstan.
From the “Geography” section
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The glass manufacturer Interglass LLC in Tokmok produces about 2,800 tons of liquid glass per day.
Tokmok
Kyrgyzstan
Tokmok is a city in the Chüy Valley, northern Kyrgyzstan, east of the country's capital of Bishkek, with a population of 71,443 in 2021. Its elevation is 816 m above sea level. From 2003 to 2006, it was the administrative seat of Chüy Region. Just to the north is the river Chu and the border with Kazakhstan.
From the “Industry” section
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Photo: Ondřej Žváček · CC BY 2.5