A few facts about Talas
- Talas has about 40,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Kyrgyzstan.
- Talas is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Bishkek, the largest city in Kyrgyzstan, is about 196 km away.
- Towns nearby: Kyzyl-Adyr (55 km), Pokrovka (57 km) and Toktogul (92 km).