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Kulan, Kazakhstan

Zhambyl · Kazakhstan

Kulan is a small city in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan with a population of 13,128. Elevation: 2,385 ft (727 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,128 Population 6,050/sq mi density
2,385 ft Elevation 727 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
11.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Kulan

Kulan

The Turkmenian kulan, also called Transcaspian wild ass, Turkmenistani onager or simply the kulan, is a subspecies of onager native to Central Asia. It was declared endangered in 2016.

People

Population13,128
Density6,050/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Population13,128
Population Density6,050 / sq mi
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Coordinates42.9102°, 72.7157°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceZhambyl
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation11.8 inches (300 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Kulan

Kulan is a small city in Kazakhstan (Zhambyl) with a population of 13,128. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet (727 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Kulan

Kulan has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 339 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.4°C / 24°F -9.4° / 0.6° 20.4
Feb -1.6°C / 29°F -6.5° / 3.4° 30.1
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F -0.4° / 11.1° 31.8
Apr 12.2°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.5° 50.4
May 17.2°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.2° 44.6
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 14.5° / 30° 24.5
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 16.6° / 32.7° 19.9
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 14.9° / 31.6° 12.3
Sep 17.7°C / 64°F 9.4° / 26° 13.3
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 3.5° / 18.1° 26.5
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F -2° / 9.3° 35.6
Dec -2.9°C / 27°F -7.8° / 2° 29.2
Kulan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density6,050/sq mi
Coordinates42.9102°N, 72.7157°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 19, 1992 60 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M7.3 111 km
Aug 19, 1992 35 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.6 99 km
Aug 19, 1992 37 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.3 100 km
Aug 19, 1992 55 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M6.1 113 km
May 22, 2003 0 km NNE of Lugovoy, Kazakhstan M5.5 6 km
Dec 24, 1992 33 km S of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M5.4 87 km
Aug 19, 1992 56 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.2 104 km
Jun 14, 1996 48 km SSW of Merke, Kazakhstan M5.2 51 km
Aug 19, 1992 50 km NNE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 84 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km NE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.1 99 km
Jan 19, 2010 49 km SSW of Talas, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 105 km
Apr 27, 2009 24 km WSW of Lugovoye, Kazakhstan M5.0 24 km
Aug 19, 1992 50 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 118 km
Aug 20, 2011 62 km S of Taraz, Kazakhstan M5.0 131 km
Aug 19, 1992 52 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M5.0 122 km
Mar 27, 2025 22 km SW of Merke, Kazakhstan M4.9 32 km
Aug 23, 1992 53 km ENE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 123 km
Aug 19, 1992 21 km E of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M4.9 119 km
Aug 26, 1992 38 km ESE of Toktogul, Kyrgyzstan M4.8 137 km
Mar 12, 2005 36 km NE of Tash-Kumyr, Kyrgyzstan M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Kulan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Kulan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
имени Алихана Бокейханова - - - -
Лицей №1 - - - -
СРЕДНЯЯ ШКОЛА КУЛАН - - - -
Школа №29 имени Юрия Гагарина - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kulan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Kulan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Кулан базар

Restaurants in Kulan

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Банкетный зал "Aq bosaqa"
Шанырак
Шолпан

Cafes in Kulan

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Жумабек кафе
Симба кафе
Столовая

Train Stations in Kulan

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

станция Кумарык

Gas Stations in Kulan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KZ #5332605124
KZ #5332606221
KZ #5333180722
KZ #5792177662

Banks in Kulan

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halyk Bank
Home Credit Bank

Airports Near Kulan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lugovoy Airport-Small Airport
Talas Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kulan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Казпочта

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kulan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ценральная Мечеть

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Area
561.0 km² (216.5 mi²)
Postal Code
080900

🇰🇿 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 Kulan

What is the population of Kulan?

Kulan has a population of 13,128 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 6,050 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kulan?

Kulan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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