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Aktau, Kazakhstan
Mangghystaū · Kazakhstan
Aktau is a large city in Mangghystaū, Kazakhstan with a population of 147,443. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Aktau
Aktau is a major port city in southwestern Kazakhstan, on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Aktau is on the Mangyshlak Peninsula in the Mangystau Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 147,443 |
| Population Density | 2,728 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6611°, 51.1739° |
| Timezone | Asia/Aqtau |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| State / Province | Mangghystaū |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8 inches (122 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Aktau
Aktau is a large city in Kazakhstan (Mangghystaū) with a population of 147,443. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aqtau.
Climate in Aktau
Aktau has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Kazakhstan avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6611°N, 51.1739°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Aqtau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in |
Aktau has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.6") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Aktau
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Актауский Транспортный Колледж КазАТК имени М.Тынышпаева | College | — | Visit → |
| Кайнар | College | — | — |
| Каспийский государственный университет технологий и инжиниринга им. Ш.Есенова | University | — | Visit → |
| Каспийский государственный университет технологий и инжиниринга им. Ш.Есенова | University | — | — |
| Колледж искусств | College | — | — |
| Колледж Казахстанской современной академии Болашак | College | — | — |
| Мангистауский гуманитарный колледж | College | — | Visit → |
| Мангистауский политехнический колледж | College | — | Visit → |
| Мангистауский энергетический колледж | College | — | Visit → |
| Медико-профессионально-технический колледж | College | — | — |
| Медицинский колледж Меирбике | College | — | Visit → |
| Медицинский колледж Меридиан | College | — | — |
| Училище МВД | University | — | — |
Schools in Aktau
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Средняя школа №17 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа № 9 | — | — | — | — |
| QSI School | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №23 | — | — | — | — |
| Областная казахско-турецкая специализированная школа-лицей-интернат для одаренных детей | — | — | — | — |
| Специализированная физико-математическая школа №11 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-лицей №7 имени Н.А.Марабаева | — | — | — | — |
| школа № 22 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №21 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-интернат | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №15 | — | — | — | — |
| Областная специализированная школа-интернат для одаренных детей с углубленным изучением различных предметов | — | — | — | — |
| Специализированный экономический лицей | — | — | — | — |
| Профессиональный лицей №1 | — | — | — | — |
| Cредняя общеобразовательная школа №20 имени Мухтара Ауэзова | — | — | — | — |
| Cредняя общеобразовательная школа №14 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №14 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-гимназия №4 | — | — | — | — |
| Opportunity Language Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Бэби-клуб | — | — | — | — |
| IT | — | — | — | — |
| Назарбаев Интеллектуальная школа химико-биологического направления, филиал в г. Актау | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа-гимназия №13 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №12 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №10 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №16 | — | — | — | — |
| Global students center | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №28 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №8 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №5 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №3 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №1 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №2 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №6 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Aktau
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Aktau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Историко-краеведческий музей |
Libraries in Aktau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Мангистауская областная универсальная библеотка | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Aktau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar | |||||
| Акбазар | |||||
| Асар-С | |||||
| Асем | |||||
| Асем-Берекет | |||||
| Желтый рынок | |||||
| Магаш | |||||
| РИД-СК | |||||
| РУСКАЗ | |||||
| Строительный рынок САК |
Hotels in Aktau
28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Aktau
74 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Aktau
62 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Aktau
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Aktau
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Aktau
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Aktau
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Aktau
14 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Aktau
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Aktau
30 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Aktau
49 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Aktau
22 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Aktau
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Aktau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Aktau
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aktau International Airport | SCO | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Aktau
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CDEK | |
| CDEK | |
| CDEK | |
| CDEK | |
| CDEK | |
| Kaz Post | |
| Kazpost | |
| Казпочта | |
| СДЭК |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Aktau
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beket-Ata central mosque | |
| Бекет-Ата | |
| Благовещенская церковь | |
| Мечеть Ар-Рахман | |
| мечеть Толей Ишан | |
| Шолпан Ата |
Quick Facts
Around Aktau
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Aktau
2 places within 15 km
- • dostar beach
- • Rear Dir Front Port Aktau
🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan
Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Aktau
What is the population of Aktau?
Aktau has a population of 147,443 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 2,728 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aktau?
Aktau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.8 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.