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Kentau, Kazakhstan
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Kentau is a mid-size city in Turkistan, Kazakhstan with a population of 57,408. Elevation: 1,398 ft (426 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kentau
Kentau is a town in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, located at the foot of the Karatau mountains 30 km northeast of the city of Turkestan. Kentau was formed in August 1955. In Soviet times, the population of the city was mainly from Russia, the descendants of the repressed: Greeks, Russians, Germans, Koreans, Jews, Chechens, etc., as well as Uzbeks, and majority of population comprising an ethnic Kazakhs. Major mining ore operations are supported by excavator and transformer plants. The late 1980s or early 1990s saw massive emigration of population and the closures of mines and industrial enterprises. Today, the population is approximately 80 thousand, mostly Kazakhs. Population: 57,121 ; 55,521.
People
Climate
| Population | 57,408 |
| Population Density | 110 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.5167°, 68.5046° |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| State / Province | Turkistan |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7 inches (220 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
About Kentau
Kentau is a mid-size city in Kazakhstan (Turkistan) with a population of 57,408. The city sits at an elevation of 1,398 feet (426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.
Climate in Kentau
Kentau has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 550 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Kazakhstan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 520.6 sq mi (1,348.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5167°N, 68.5046°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Kentau has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 24°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.4") and August the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Kentau
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Колледж | College | - | , |
| Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University | University | - | , |
| Кентауский многопрофильный колледж | College | - | , |
| Политехникалык колледжі | College | - | , |
Schools in Kentau
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School №16 | - | - | - | - |
| Спецшкола | - | - | - | - |
| School #9 S.Kozhanov | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №2 | - | - | - | - |
| №2 Мектеп | - | - | - | - |
| School №10 | - | - | - | - |
| Кентауский Казахско-турецкий лицей №3 | - | - | - | - |
| №12 Мектеп | - | - | - | - |
| School №14 | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №3 | - | - | - | - |
| №23 Мектеп | - | - | - | - |
| School №22 | - | - | - | - |
| ДЮСШ | - | - | - | - |
| Школа №24 имени Т.Рыскулова | - | - | - | - |
| №19 Мектеп | - | - | - | - |
| School №1 | - | - | - | - |
| School №4 | - | - | - | - |
| School №3 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kentau
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kentau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Әзірет Сұлтан" Ұлттық Тарихи-Мәдени Мұражай Қорығы | ||||
| "Әзірет Сұлтан" Ұлттық Тарихи-Мәдени Мұражай Қорығы | ||||
| «Әзірет Сұлтан» Ұлттық тарихи-мәдени музей-қорығы | ||||
| «Әзірет Сұлтан» Ұлттық тарихи-мәдени музей-қорығы | ||||
| Great Steppe Country Center | ||||
| Great Steppe Country Center | ||||
| Mausoleum of Khawaja Ahmed Yasawi | ||||
| Mausoleum of Khawaja Ahmed Yasawi | ||||
| Әзрет-Сұлтан Мұражайы | ||||
| Әзрет-Сұлтан Мұражайы | ||||
| Қожа Ахмет Ясауи мұражайы | ||||
| Қожа Ахмет Ясауи мұражайы | ||||
| Музей туркологии им. Б.Кенжебайулы | ||||
| Музей туркологии им. Б.Кенжебайулы | ||||
| Назир Торекулулы музей | ||||
| Назир Торекулулы музей | ||||
| Түркістан Мұражайы | ||||
| Түркістан Мұражайы | ||||
| Тұңғыш Президент Мұражайы | ||||
| Тұңғыш Президент Мұражайы | ||||
| Центральный музей | ||||
| Шығыс Моншасы | ||||
| Шығыс Моншасы | ||||
| Этнографиялық Мұражай | ||||
| Этнографиялық Мұражай |
Libraries in Kentau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Балалар кітапханасы | 0.0 | |||||
| Түркістан облыстық Фараб әмбебап ғылыми кітапханасы | 0.0 | |||||
| Центральная городская библиотека | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kentau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Bazar | |||||
| Eco Bazar | |||||
| Береке Базар | |||||
| Нур Тау базары | |||||
| Сувенирный рынок | |||||
| Сувенирный рынок |
Restaurants in Kentau
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kentau
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Kentau
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kentau
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kentau
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kentau
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kentau
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kentau
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kentau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kentau
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Sultan International Airport | HSA | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Kentau
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Казпочта |
Treatment Centers in Kentau
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MEDICALLIFE | ||
| Акмарал | ||
| Амина клиника | ||
| Больница | ||
| Кантапсыру Болими | ||
| Қожа Ахмет Ясауи атындағы Халықаралық қазақ-түрік университетінің Клиника-диагностикалық орталығы | ||
| Медикал | ||
| Рио мед | ||
| Сара комплекс | ||
| Сот По Таукехана Мамандырылган |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kentau
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Абу Бакир намазхана | |
| Әмина мешіті | |
| Балаби Медресе | |
| Мечеть Абубакир кари | |
| Намазхана Бургем | |
| Храм благовещения | |
| Центральный мечеть |
Quick Facts
🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan
Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kentau
What is the population of Kentau?
Kentau has a population of 57,408 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 520.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kentau?
Kentau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.