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Qarqaraly, Kazakhstan

Karaganda · Kazakhstan

Qarqaraly is a small city in Karaganda, Kazakhstan with a population of 8,195. Elevation: 2,785 ft (849 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

8,195 Population 1/sq mi density
2,785 ft Elevation 849 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
11.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Qarqaraly

Qarqaraly

Karkaraly, also known as Karkaralinsk, is the capital of the Karkaraly District in the Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan. Permanent settlement in the area began as a Cossack settlement, which evolved into a Kazakh cultural center due to the Koyandy Fair which took place in the town. Its population was 9,212 as of 2009.

People

Population8,195
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain11.9 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Population8,195
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Coordinates49.4124°, 75.4723°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceKaraganda
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation11.9 inches (301 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.6 inches (9 cm)

About Qarqaraly

Qarqaraly is a small city in Kazakhstan (Karaganda) with a population of 8,195. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet (849 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 9°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Qarqaraly

Qarqaraly 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 294 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 38.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 53.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 26.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.9
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Qarqaraly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,785 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average35.4°F
34% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,785 ft (849 m)
Area9,322.7 sq mi (24,145.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates49.4124°N, 75.4723°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 26, 1996.

Mar 26, 1996 117 km ENE of Prigorodnoye, Kazakhstan M4.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
March 17°F (-9°C) 0.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Qarqaraly has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 9°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Qarqaraly

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №2
КСОШ № 1 им.Жаутикова
Детско-юношеская спортивная школа Каркаралинского района
КОСШ интернат № 44
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Radio Stations near Qarqaraly

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Qarqaraly

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Историко-Краеведческий Музей

Libraries in Qarqaraly

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Районная библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Qarqaraly

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Рынок

Hotels in Qarqaraly

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobaza / Автобаза
Горный отель Тас булак
Гостиница
Дом отдыха "Жемчужина"
Каркаралинск
Радуга

Restaurants in Qarqaraly

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Мирас

Cafes in Qarqaraly

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Аслан
Летнее кафе
Сары-Арка Кафе
Столовая
Столовая
Тамаша

Monuments in Qarqaraly

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MiG 21

Train Stations in Qarqaraly

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Карагайлы

Bus Stations in Qarqaraly

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Автостанция г.Каркаралинска

Gas Stations in Qarqaraly

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gazoil
KZ #5856686988
KZ #620112030
Qazaq Oil
Жарас
Сайбер

Banks in Qarqaraly

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halyk Bank

Post Offices in Qarqaraly

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Казпочта

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qarqaraly

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
"Мәди Бәпиұлы" атындағы мешіт
Мечеть им.Кунанбай кажы

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Elevation
815 m (2,674 ft)
Founded
1868
Postal Code
100800
Website
karkaraly.kz/

🇰🇿 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 Qarqaraly

What is the population of Qarqaraly?

Qarqaraly has a population of 8,195 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 9,322.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qarqaraly?

Qarqaraly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.9 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

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