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Aktau, Kazakhstan

Karaganda · Kazakhstan

Aktau is a small city in Karaganda, Kazakhstan with a population of 9,500. Elevation: 1,650 ft (503 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

9,500 Population 726/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
11.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Aktau

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

Population9,500
Density726/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Population9,500
Population Density726 / sq mi
Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Coordinates50.2347°, 73.0666°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceKaraganda
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation11.7 inches (297 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)

About Aktau

Aktau is a small city in Kazakhstan (Karaganda) with a population of 9,500. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet (503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Aktau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²)
Population Density726/sq mi
Coordinates50.2347°N, 73.0666°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 21, 2014.

Jun 21, 2014 10 km SE of Abay, Kazakhstan M4.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.8 in
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
March 17°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in

Aktau has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Aktau

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа № 28
Школа № 29
Школа № 32
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Radio Stations near Aktau

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Жаңа MIX dj remix, mix MP3 320 kbps
ВАШЕ РАДИО dance, pop dance MP3 128 kbps
Жаңа Rock alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Pioner FM oldies, propaganda MP3 128 kbps
Жаңа Lounge lounge, lounge radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Aktau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Городской краеведческий музей
Историко-культурный центр первого Президента РК

Libraries in Aktau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Поселковая модельная библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Aktau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Базар
ЕсДаулет рынок
Орталық базар

Train Stations in Aktau

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mırza
Астаховка
Шокай

Bus Stations in Aktau

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Автостанция "Актау"

Gas Stations in Aktau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gazoil

Stadiums & Teams in Aktau

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Ski Resorts Near Aktau

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Şañğı kwrortı 0.0 $0

Airports Near Aktau

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sary-Arka AirportKGFLarge Airport
Balapan AirfieldSmall Airport
Karaganda Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Novaya Uzenka AirfieldSmall Airport
Volskoye AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Area
33.9 km² (13.1 mi²)
Founded
1950
Postal Code
101408
Website
akhtau.kz

🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan

Capital Nur-Sultan
Population 18,276,499
Area 2,717,300 km²
GDP (USD) $261,840,101,060
GDP per capita $12,879
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 92.9%
Urban population 61.8%
Currency KZT (Tenge)
Languages Kazakh, Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .kz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Kazakhstan

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Jan 2 New Year's Day Жаңа жыл
Mar 8 International Women's Day Халықаралық әйелдер күні
Mar 21 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 22 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
Mar 23 Nauryz Meyramy Наурыз мейрамы
May 1 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day Қазақстан халқының
May 7 Defender of the Fatherland Day Отан Қорғаушы күні
May 9 Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory Day Жеңіс күні
Jul 6 Capital City Day Астана күні
Aug 30 Constitution Day Конституция күні
Oct 25 Republic Day Республика күні
Dec 16 Independence Day Тәуелсіздік күні

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aktau

What is the population of Aktau?

Aktau has a population of 9,500 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 726 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aktau?

Aktau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

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