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Kegen, Kazakhstan

Almaty Region · Kazakhstan

Kegen is a small city in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 9,993. Elevation: 6,109 ft (1,862 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

9,993 Population 2/sq mi density
6,109 ft Elevation 1,862 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Kegen

Kegen is a selo and seat of Raiymbek District in Almaty Region of south-eastern Kazakhstan. Population: 9,049 ; 8,078.

People

Population9,993
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation6,109 ft (1,862 m)
Population9,993
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,109 ft (1,862 m)
Coordinates43.0145°, 79.2264°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceAlmaty Region
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (584 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Kegen

Kegen is a small city in Kazakhstan (Almaty Region) with a population of 9,993. The city sits at an elevation of 6,109 feet (1,862 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Kegen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,109 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,109 ft (1,862 m)
Area4,544.0 sq mi (11,768.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates43.0145°N, 79.2264°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 2, 2025.

Nov 12, 1990 35 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M6.4 94 km
Jan 28, 2013 61 km SE of Kegen, Kazakhstan M6.1 60 km
Feb 14, 2005 92 km NW of Aksu, China M6.1 144 km
May 30, 2012 55 km NW of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.4 57 km
Nov 1, 1995 89 km E of Kegen, Kazakhstan M5.3 88 km
Feb 15, 2005 97 km NW of Aksu, China M5.3 141 km
Jan 19, 2005 83 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 122 km
May 1, 2011 21 km NE of Turgen, Kazakhstan M5.1 135 km
Feb 26, 2023 Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region M5.1 142 km
Jan 25, 2009 Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region M5.1 138 km
Feb 15, 2020 98 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 133 km
Jul 24, 1991 41 km NNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 86 km
Aug 15, 2014 43 km NE of Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 146 km
Aug 13, 1997 93 km NNW of Aksu, China M5.0 129 km
May 1, 2011 22 km N of Turgen, Kazakhstan M4.9 144 km
Dec 16, 1996 11 km WNW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 87 km
Feb 26, 2023 103 km NNW of Aksu, China M4.9 119 km
Feb 29, 2016 95 km SSW of Qapqal, China M4.8 100 km
Dec 28, 1996 33 km NW of Tyup, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 94 km
Apr 1, 2010 60 km SE of Ak-Suu, Kyrgyzstan M4.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Kegen has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 15°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Kegen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
high school №3
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Radio Stations near Kegen

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Hotels in Kegen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kegen hôtel

Restaurants in Kegen

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salkode

Cafes in Kegen

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Han Taniri
Аспаздык

Bus Stations in Kegen

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #5824879977
KZ #5824879978

Gas Stations in Kegen

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #1191379685
KZ #13092496574
KZ #5753077221
KZ #6745742885
KZ #793503520
Qazaq Oil

Airports Near Kegen

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chilik Southeast AirfieldSmall Airport
Chundzha AirfieldSmall Airport
Kegan AirportSmall Airport
Kokpek Highway StripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kegen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kazpost

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Postal Code
041400

🇰🇿 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 Kegen

What is the population of Kegen?

Kegen has a population of 9,993 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,544.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kegen?

Kegen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

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