Jyrgalang

Jyrgalang (Kyrgyz: Жыргалаң, officially named Shakta Jyrgalang) is a village in the Ak-Suu District of Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan.

It was established in 1964 to support operation of a coal mine Jyrgalan.

[2] In recent years numerous residents have moved to Karakol in search of economic opportunities.

The coal mine is still operating, albeit at relatively low levels.

Several other homes were renovated in 2016 to serve as guest houses for back-country skiers and hikers.