City of Manas
Area
88 km²
Population
189,202
Founded
1877
About
Manas City (known as Jalal-Abad until 2025) is the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the Jalal-Abad Region. The city plays a vital role in the socio-political life of the area and achieves prominent results in socio-economic infrastructure, education, healthcare, culture, and sports services. The territory accommodates the famous "Jalal-Abad" health resort and Ayup-Too Mountain, creating significant regional opportunities for eco-tourism, medical rehabilitation, and wellness recreation.
History
The city originally developed near therapeutic mineral springs. In October 1877, it officially achieved town status within the Russian Empire. Since 1991, it has served as the administrative center of the Jalal-Abad Region. In September 2025, by the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the city of Jalal-Abad was officially renamed Manas City to strengthen national ideology and immortalize the epic national hero.