Kant
A working industrial town in Kyrgyzstan's Chuy region, founded as a settlement in 1929 and sitting on the Bishkek–Balykchy road and rail line, with the mountains visible from town and Bishkek a short drive to the west. Kant has a modest local economy built around cement, dairy, and food production, with a market, cafés, and a stadium serving everyday life. The wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population22,617
- Nearest water from center 7.4 km4.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.0 mi
Nearest airports
Kant: quick answers
Where is Kant?
Kant is in Kyrgyzstan.
How do you get to Kant?
The nearest airport is Bishkek (BSZ), about 1 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kant?
The warmest month is July, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C26°F. The wettest month is April, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kant?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kant?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rot-Front, Kyzyl-Asker and Sokuluk.