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Esik, Kazakhstan

Almaty Region · Kazakhstan

Esik is a mid-size city in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 32,995. Elevation: 3,376 ft (1,029 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

32,995 Population 3,313/sq mi density
3,376 ft Elevation 1,029 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Esik

Esik

Esik, also spelled Yesik and Issyk, is a town in Almaty Region of Kazakhstan, the administrative center of Enbekshikazakh District. It is located on the Issyk River, at the foot of the Tian Shan, 53 km east of Almaty and 112 km over the mountains from Issyk Kul Lake. Population: 34,355 ; 31,254.

People

Population32,995
Density3,313/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Population32,995
Population Density3,313 / sq mi
Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Coordinates43.3552°, 77.4525°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceAlmaty Region
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (447 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)

About Esik

Esik is a mid-size city in Kazakhstan (Almaty Region) with a population of 32,995. The city sits at an elevation of 3,376 feet (1,029 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Esik

Esik has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 461 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -10° / 15.8° 20.3
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -11° / 19.8° 35.9
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F -5.6° / 25.2° 57.7
Apr 13.9°C / 57°F -0.2° / 31° 76.5
May 18.5°C / 65°F 3.5° / 33.9° 62.5
Jun 23.9°C / 75°F 10.7° / 38° 25.5
Jul 27.5°C / 82°F 15.5° / 40.9° 20.7
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 11.8° / 39.4° 28.4
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 4.6° / 35.8° 23.9
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F -0.7° / 28.2° 39.3
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -8° / 23.9° 46.7
Dec 1°C / 34°F -12° / 15.2° 23.4
Esik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,376 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,376 ft (1,029 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density3,313/sq mi
Coordinates43.3552°N, 77.4525°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on May 6, 2024.

Nov 12, 1990 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 67 km
May 30, 2012 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.4 105 km
Dec 6, 1999 Kyrgyzstan M5.2 122 km
May 1, 2011 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan M5.1 33 km
Jul 24, 1991 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 66 km
Sep 24, 2009 27 km ESE of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 145 km
Aug 15, 2014 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 46 km
Aug 8, 2000 17 km WSW of Kadzhi-Say, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 145 km
Dec 16, 1996 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 92 km
May 1, 2011 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.9 31 km
May 1, 2011 36 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.8 42 km
Mar 15, 2015 20 km S of Almaty, Kazakhstan M4.8 54 km
Mar 4, 2024 25 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 73 km
May 3, 1990 22 km NW of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 78 km
Dec 28, 1996 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 68 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km S of Talghar, Kazakhstan M4.6 42 km
Mar 26, 2018 24 km E of Kapshagay, Kazakhstan M4.6 56 km
Jun 4, 2006 56 km ESE of Saryozek, Kazakhstan M4.6 128 km
Dec 27, 1997 23 km SSW of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan M4.6 139 km
Jan 29, 2018 25 km SSE of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.5 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Esik has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Esik

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Esik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kazoku
Nature Museum
State Historical-Cultural Museum-Reserve Issyk
Археолого-Краеведческий музей
Уста Даркембая

Hotels in Esik

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

У Михалыча

Restaurants in Esik

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annushka
ForelKZ

Cafes in Esik

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Degirmen
Алибаба
Есик
Шыгыс

Monuments in Esik

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Арка

Dentists in Esik

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #1040166095
KZ #9562146624

Bus Stations in Esik

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Есик

Gas Stations in Esik

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gazpromneft
KZ #1039044734
KZ #1040168547
KZ #1112204669
KZ #1299177268
KZ #5021484521
KZ #6867510379
Qazaq Oil
Sinooil
V-Oil

Banks in Esik

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank CenterCredit
ForteBank
Home Credit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Esik

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Esik

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shymbulak 0.0 $0
Oi-Qaragai 0.0 $0

Airports Near Esik

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Almaty International AirportALALarge Airport
Almaty North AirportSmall Airport
Bayserke AirportSmall Airport
Boralday AirportBXJSmall Airport
Iliysk North AirportSmall Airport
Zhetygen Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Esik

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CDEK
Qazpost
Казпочта
Почтовое отделение

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esik

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Амангельды
Центральная мечеть

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Elevation
1,214 m (3,983 ft)
Area
25.8 km² (10.0 mi²)
Founded
1858
Postal Code
040400

🇰🇿 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 Esik

What is the population of Esik?

Esik has a population of 32,995 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 3,313 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esik?

Esik has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

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