All Countries
Karatau, Kazakhstan
Zhambyl · Kazakhstan
Karatau is a mid-size city in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan with a population of 37,881. Elevation: 1,722 ft (525 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Karatau, Kazakhstan
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Karatau
Karatau is an administrative center in the Talas region located in the Jambyl Region in the south of Kazakhstan. It has an estimated population of roughly 30,000 in 1999. As of 2019, the population is now 27,667. The largest city from Karatau, Taraz, is approximately 100 km to the southeast.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,881 |
| Population Density | 491 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1796°, 70.4592° |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| State / Province | Zhambyl |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.3 inches (312 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.7 inches (9 cm) |
About Karatau
Karatau is a mid-size city in Kazakhstan (Zhambyl) with a population of 37,881. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet (525 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.
Climate in Karatau
Karatau has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 376 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below Kazakhstan avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1796°N, 70.4592°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in |
Karatau has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 27°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.1").
Schools in Karatau
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| школа им. С.Сейфуллина | - | - | - | - |
| Школа им.К.Маркса | - | - | - | - |
| Лицей | - | - | - | - |
| Школа им.В.И.Ленина | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Karatau
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Karatau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Музей |
Farmers Markets in Karatau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Базар |
Hotels in Karatau
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Karatau
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Karatau
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Karatau
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Karatau
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karatau
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Karatau
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Post Offices in Karatau
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Казпочта |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karatau
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Абдибай ата | |
| Русская Прапвославная церковь Трех Святителей |
Quick Facts
🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan
Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
13 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Karatau.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Karatau
What is the population of Karatau?
Karatau has a population of 37,881 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 491 people per square mile, spread across 77.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Karatau?
Karatau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.3 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.