Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station

The Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station is the largest and most critical energy facility in Kyrgyzstan, situated on the Naryn River in the Jalal-Abad Region. Constructed between 1962 and 1975, the station features a massive concrete gravity dam that stands 215 meters high, creating the Toktogul Reservoir. With a storage capacity of 19.5 billion cubic meters, this reservoir is the largest in Central Asia and plays a vital strategic role in regulating water flow for irrigation in downstream countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The facility has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, generated by four vertical Francis turbines, accounting for approximately 40% of the country's total electricity output. Beyond power generation, the dam provides essential flood control and seasonal water management. Toktogul serves as a central hub within the Central Asian Power System and is indispensable for regional grid stability. Due to the age of the original equipment, extensive modernization projects are currently underway to increase efficiency and ensure operational reliability for several more decades.

Nearby cities

Jalal-Abad

One of the largest cities in the south of the country, known for its hot springs and mineral waters.

Tash-Kumyr

An industrial city on the Naryn River, known for its coal mining and hydroelectric power plants.

Toktogul

A city north of the huge Toktogul Reservoir, surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges.

Kochkor-Ata

A city in the Jalal-Abad Region whose economy is traditionally dominated by oil and gas extraction.

Kerben

A small town in the Aksy District, located in a picturesque mountainous landscape in the west of the country.

Kazarman

A highly isolated mining settlement in inner Kyrgyzstan, often cut off from the rest of the country in winter.

Mailuu-Suu

A former Soviet closed city, famous for its uranium mining during the Cold War.

Suusamyr Valley

A vast high-altitude plateau at 2,200 meters, famous for its green pastures and traditional Kumis production.

Sary-Chelek Lake

A stunning high-altitude lake within a UNESCO biosphere reserve, famous for its crystal-clear waters and dense walnut forests.

History & landmarks

Saimaluu Tash

A remote mountain site hosting over 10,000 petroglyphs from the Bronze and Iron Ages.

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Saimaluu-Tash

One of the world's largest petroglyph fields, located high in the mountains, featuring thousands of ancient rock carvings.

Nature

Sary-Chelek Lake

Hidden in the mountains lies the deep blue Sary-Chelek Lake, framed by wild fruit and walnut forests.

Chatkal River

The wild Chatkal River has carved deep, breathtaking gorges into the mountains of the western Tien Shan.

More places

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Dashman State Nature Reserve

The reserve is famous for its ancient and extensive walnut forests, which are considered the largest in the world.

Arslanbob Walnut Forest

The massive walnut forests of Arslanbob are a unique natural heritage, stretching across gentle hills.

Kambar-Ata-2 Hydroelectric Power Station

A modern hydroelectric project to increase Kyrgyzstan's energy capacity.

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Fergana Valley Cotton Fields

In the warm plains of southern Kyrgyzstan, extensive cotton fields dominate the landscape.

Mailuu-Suu Lightbulb Factory

One of the largest lightbulb factories in Central Asia.

Kurpsai Hydroelectric Power Station

A large hydroelectric power station on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan.

Tash-Kumyr Hydroelectric Power Station

Hydroelectric power plant on the Naryn River, contributing to the region's energy production.

Shamaldy-Say Hydroelectric Power Station

Another power plant of the Naryn cascade in Kyrgyzstan.