Balykchy

Kyrgyzstan
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Also known as: Issyk-Kul, Rybachye, Ysyk-Köl
Formerly:
Issyk-Kul and Rybachye

Balykchy, town, capital of Ysyk-Köl oblasty (province), northeastern Kyrgyzstan. It is a port located on the western shore of Lake Ysyk (Issyk-Kul) and is linked to Frunze, about 87 miles (140 km) north-northwest. Balykchy’s economy centres on a food industry, including meat-packing and cereal processing, and the town serves as a major transportation centre, with a shipyard. Pop. (2006 est.) 40,700.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.