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Kengir, Kazakhstan

Ulytau Region · Kazakhstan

Kengir is a small town in Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 2,393. Elevation: 1,237 ft (377 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

2,393 Population 4/sq mi density
1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
7.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Kengir

Kengir is a village in central Kazakhstan. It is situated between the cities of Zhezqazghan and Satpayev. During the Soviet era, a prison labor camp of the Steplag division of Gulag in Kazakhstan was set up adjacent to it. The camp, which was situated near the central-Kazakhstan city of Dzhezkazgan, near the Kara-Kengir River, and held approximately 5,200 prisoners, was the scene of a notable prisoner uprising in the summer of 1954. After the camp was closed, a large automotive depot was placed there.

People

Population2,393
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain7.2 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Population2,393
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Coordinates47.8400°, 67.6150°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceUlytau Region
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation7.2 inches (183 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.1 inches (8 cm)

About Kengir

Kengir is a small town in Kazakhstan (Ulytau Region) with a population of 2,393. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet (377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 7°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Kengir

Kengir has an average annual temperature of 6.2°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (24°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 183 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -13.6°C / 8°F -18.3° / -8.9° 16.6
Feb -12.4°C / 10°F -17.6° / -7.2° 16.6
Mar -3.2°C / 26°F -8.4° / 2° 15.9
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 2.6° / 16.7° 17.0
May 16.6°C / 62°F 8.8° / 24.4° 20.5
Jun 22.4°C / 72°F 14.5° / 30.2° 16.9
Jul 24°C / 75°F 16.5° / 31.5° 18.8
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 14.4° / 30.2° 10.4
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 7° / 23.4° 4.3
Oct 7.2°C / 45°F 0° / 14.3° 14.4
Nov -2.5°C / 28°F -7.4° / 2.4° 16.9
Dec -10.9°C / 12°F -15.5° / -6.3° 15.0
Kengir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 323 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area544.9 sq mi (1,411.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates47.8400°N, 67.6150°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.75"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 14, 2024.

Aug 1, 1994 31 km NW of Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan M4.7 20 km
Sep 9, 2002 44 km NW of Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan M4.4 33 km
Feb 14, 2024 19 km WNW of Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan M4.1 10 km
Jun 23, 2005 36 km NW of Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan M4.0 24 km
Mar 24, 2018 132 km SE of Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan M4.0 145 km
Jun 23, 1996 32 km W of Zhezqazghan, Kazakhstan M3.7 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in

Kengir has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from 7°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Kengir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей

Libraries in Kengir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Сакена Сейфуллина0.0
Центральная Библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Kengir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Мерей
Рынок Шаруа

Stadiums & Teams in Kengir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kengir

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhezkazgan National AirportDZNLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty

🇰🇿 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 Kengir

What is the population of Kengir?

Kengir has a population of 2,393 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 544.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kengir?

Kengir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.2 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.

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