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Sarqant, Kazakhstan

Jetisu Region · Kazakhstan

Sarqant is a mid-size city in Jetisu Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 76,919. Elevation: 2,526 ft (770 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

76,919 Population 344/sq mi density
2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Sarqant

Sarkand is a town in Sarkand District in Jetisu Region of south-eastern Kazakhstan. It is the capital of the district.

People

Population76,919
Density344/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Population76,919
Population Density344 / sq mi
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Coordinates45.4132°, 79.9171°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceJetisu Region
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (324 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Sarqant

Sarqant is a mid-size city in Kazakhstan (Jetisu Region) with a population of 76,919. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Climate in Sarqant

Sarqant 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 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 59.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 59.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 39.8
Sarqant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area223.6 sq mi (579.0 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates45.4132°N, 79.9171°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Dec 30, 1993 11 km SSW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M5.5 116 km
Jun 13, 2009 12 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M5.4 113 km
Feb 20, 2003 52 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.9 146 km
Sep 28, 1995 46 km NNE of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 97 km
Jan 17, 2001 22 km E of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.8 142 km
Jun 9, 2014 70 km N of Huocheng, China M4.8 104 km
Aug 25, 2004 99 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.7 99 km
Apr 1, 2003 91 km E of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.7 91 km
Feb 2, 1991 53 km NNW of Huocheng, China M4.6 116 km
Jan 15, 2009 87 km ENE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.6 88 km
May 13, 1990 18 km SSE of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M4.6 114 km
May 30, 2008 73 km ESE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.5 73 km
Jul 13, 2020 33 km N of Huocheng, China M4.5 138 km
Aug 19, 2019 41 km S of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.5 41 km
Jun 6, 2012 21 km NNW of Zharkent, Kazakhstan M4.5 119 km
May 9, 2019 55 km SE of Sarkand, Kazakhstan M4.5 56 km
Mar 17, 2021 44 km N of Huocheng, China M4.5 133 km
Feb 22, 2016 94 km NNE of Huocheng, China M4.5 133 km
Jun 6, 2020 19 km NNW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M4.5 103 km
Jan 20, 2020 10 km WNW of Tekeli, Kazakhstan M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Sarqant has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Sarqant

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа Н.Осторвского
улица Абая
Школа имени Абая
Спортшкола
Интернат
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Farmers Markets in Sarqant

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Базар

Hotels in Sarqant

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Акниет
Сарканд
Сарканд

Restaurants in Sarqant

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Sarkand
Sarqan
Акниет

Monuments in Sarqant

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Арка

Veterinaries in Sarqant

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #7257188682
KZ #758971111
KZ #758971112
KZ #758971113
KZ #777639852

Gas Stations in Sarqant

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #770553792
KZ #772389159
Qazaq Oil
Qazaq Oil
Sinoil
Автогаз
Автогаз

Shopping Malls in Sarqant

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Дидар
улица Жетысу

Airports Near Sarqant

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lepsy AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarqant

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Русская православная церковь

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Postal Code
041500

Around Sarqant

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 6
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 3
Hotels 2
Parks 2
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇰🇿 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 Sarqant

What is the population of Sarqant?

Sarqant has a population of 76,919 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 344 people per square mile, spread across 223.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarqant?

Sarqant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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