Leaders who managed the city during various periods contributed to the formation of Cholpon-Ata and the development of its culture and resort infrastructure. The list was compiled for the city's anniversary.
Chronology of city leadership
Various specialists have held the post of city head over the last 50 years. These included both representatives of the state administration and other figures. For example, in 1997, the city was headed by the former head of the Issyk-Kul district state administration, Zhangazy Akmatov, and in 2005, the leader was Lyudmila Vorocheva, director of the A. Osmonov Bilim Ordo school complex.
- 1965–1975: Bikiev Kasymbai Bikievich
- 1975–1979: Almakuchukov Mukash Almakuchukovich
- 1979–1982: Tursunaliev Berdibai Tursunalievich
- 1982–1984: Kyalbekov Isa Kyalbekovich
- 1985–1988: Gorin Vladimir Timofeevich
- 1988–1990: Abykeeva Syina Abykeevna
- 1990–1991: Alyshbaev Kalybek Keneshovich
- 1991–1994: Kalymbaev Ilyaz Zhaparovich
- 1994–1996: Orozaliev Abakir Saadanbekovich
- 1996–1997: Atabekov Kochorbai Isaevich
- 1997: Akmatov Zhangazy Ursaevich
- 1997–1999: Kenenbaev Mukan Kenenbaevich
- 1999–2000: Imanaliev Tilek Salmakeevich
- 2001–2005: Zhumashukurov Zhyparbek Baichukuevich
- 2005: Vorocheva Lyudmila Nikolaevna
- 2005–2010: Nasirdinov Nurlan Akzholtoevich
- 2010–2012: Maratov Mirlan Ilyichevich
- 2012–2013: Aliev Baktygul Isaevich
- 2013–2017: Bakirov Bolot Sayakovich
- 2017–2018: Saralaev Akyl Alanbaevich
- 2018–2021: Sarbagyshev Talantbek Kydyrgazievich
