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Semey, Kazakhstan
Abai Region · Kazakhstan
Semey is a large city in Abai Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 292,780. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
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About Semey
Semey, formerly known as Semipalatinsk until 2007 and as Alash-Qala from 1917 to 1920, is a city in eastern Kazakhstan, in the Kazakh part of Siberia. When Abai Region was created in 2022, Semey became its administrative centre. It lies along the Irtysh River near the border with Russia, 1,000 kilometers (620 mi) north of Almaty and 700 kilometers (430 mi) southeast of the Russian city of Omsk. Its population is 312,764 (stat.gov.kz).
People
Climate
| Population | 292,780 |
| Population Density | 3,611 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.4206°, 80.2503° |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| State / Province | Abai Region |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.3 inches (288 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.6 inches (9 cm) |
About Semey
Semey is a large city in Kazakhstan (Abai Region) with a population of 292,780. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.
Climate in Semey
Semey has an average annual temperature of 4.5°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-14.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 291 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below Kazakhstan avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 81.1 sq mi (210.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.4206°N, 80.2503°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Semey has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 6°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and March the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Semey
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Й корпус | University | — | — |
| Alikhan Bokeikhan University | University | — | — |
| Semey Medical University | University | — | — |
| Автомех. техникум | College | — | — |
| Геологоразведочный колледж | College | — | — |
| ГУ имени Шакарима (педагогический институт) | University | — | — |
| Инновационно-технологический колледж | College | — | — |
| КГКП Колледж транспорта | College | — | — |
| Колледж геодезии и картографии | College | — | — |
| Колледж права и бизнеса | University | — | — |
| Медецинский университет Семей НАО | University | — | — |
| Медицинский колледж «Семей» | College | — | Visit → |
| Областная психолого-медико-педагогическая консультация | College | — | — |
| СГУ им. Шакарима | University | — | — |
| Строительный колледж | College | — | — |
| Технико-гуманитарный колледж | College | — | — |
| универ "Кайнар" | University | — | — |
| Экономический лицей | College | — | — |
| Экономический лицей | College | — | — |
Schools in Semey
92+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Средняя Школа 25 | — | — | — | — |
| ГУ имени Шакарима (8 корпус) | — | — | — | — |
| Семейский Гуманитарно Юридический и Технический колледж | — | — | — | — |
| Колледж | — | — | — | — |
| Достық ББО | — | — | — | — |
| Школа N 33 | — | — | — | — |
| ДОСААФ | — | — | — | — |
| Экономический лицей | — | — | — | — |
| Муз. школа | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №11 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Ментальная арифметика | — | — | — | — |
| ТОО "Центр Обучения языков" города Семей | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №11 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя Школа #22 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №19 | — | — | — | — |
| ЖОББ Мектеп #30 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-гимназия №5 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №27 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №20 | — | — | — | — |
| №35 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №18 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-Лицей №7 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №42 | — | — | — | — |
| Новая школа №44 | — | — | — | — |
| Новая школа №44 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №44 | — | — | — | — |
| Казахско-Турецкий лицей | — | — | — | — |
| Школа 35 | — | — | — | — |
| Nazarbaev school's | — | — | — | — |
| №48 мектеп | — | — | — | — |
| Ж. Аймауытов ат. ЖОББМ | — | — | — | — |
| Жас Улан | — | — | — | — |
| Langberry | — | — | — | — |
| Школа № 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-лицей №38 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №9 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №8 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №10 | — | — | — | — |
| Срелняя Школа №28 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа № 31 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа для гхухонемых детей | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №26 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №17 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №4 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №17 | — | — | — | — |
| Ментальная арифметика | — | — | — | — |
| ТОО "Центр Обучения языков" города Семей | — | — | — | — |
| ГУ имени Шакарима (8 корпус) | — | — | — | — |
| Семейский Гуманитарно Юридический и Технический колледж | — | — | — | — |
| Колледж | — | — | — | — |
| Достық ББО | — | — | — | — |
| Школа N 33 | — | — | — | — |
| ДОСААФ | — | — | — | — |
| Экономический лицей | — | — | — | — |
| Муз. школа | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №11 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа 37 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №17 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя Школа 25 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №11 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя Школа #22 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №19 | — | — | — | — |
| ЖОББ Мектеп #30 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-гимназия №5 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №27 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №20 | — | — | — | — |
| №35 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №18 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа № 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Новая школа №44 | — | — | — | — |
| Новая школа №44 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №44 | — | — | — | — |
| Казахско-Турецкий лицей | — | — | — | — |
| Школа 35 | — | — | — | — |
| Nazarbaev school's | — | — | — | — |
| №48 mektep | — | — | — | — |
| Ж. Аймауытов ат. ЖОББМ | — | — | — | — |
| Жас Улан | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №34 | — | — | — | — |
| Langberry | — | — | — | — |
| Школа-Лицей №7 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №42 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №9 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №8 | — | — | — | — |
| СШ №10 | — | — | — | — |
| Срелняя Школа №28 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа № 31 | — | — | — | — |
| Школа для гхухонемых детей | — | — | — | — |
| Школа №26 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя школа №17 | — | — | — | — |
| Средняя общеобразовательная школа №4 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Semey
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 90s Eurodance | 90s, eurodance | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Semey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomical Museum | ||||
| Абай мұражайы | ||||
| Аспалы Көпір Мұражайы | ||||
| Музей военной техники | ||||
| Музей Турксиба | ||||
| Музей Ф.М. Достоевского | ||||
| Мұхтар Әуезов Мұражайы | ||||
| Невзовтар отбасы атындағы бейнелеу өнері Мұражайы | ||||
| Өлкетану Мұражайы | ||||
| Полиграфия Мұражайы | ||||
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Libraries in Semey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Абай ат. Облыстық Кітапхана | 0.0 | |||||
| Абай ат. Облыстық Кітапхана | 0.0 | |||||
| Қалалық орталық кітапхана | 0.0 | |||||
| Қалалық орталық кітапхана | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Semey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hotels in Semey
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Semey
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Semey
69 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Semey
4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Semey
6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Semey
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Semey
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Semey
13 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Semey
11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Semey
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Semey
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Semey
71 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Semey
51 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Semey
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Semey
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Semey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Semey
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Semei International Airport | PLX | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Semey
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
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Treatment Centers in Semey
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 16 СВА | ||
| Dr.Watson | ||
| Вита | ||
| Медицинский центр Жан-Ер | ||
| Менсулу Салон красоты | ||
| Поликлиника #5 города Семей.(Студенческая) | ||
| Поликлиника №3 | ||
| Поликлиника №7 | ||
| СВА 9 | ||
| Стоматологическая клиника |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Semey
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Resurrection | |
| Cathedral of the Resurrection | |
| Meşit | |
| Meşit | |
| Абай Құнанбаев атындағы Мешіт | |
| Мечеть | |
| Римско-католический приход Матери Божьей Святого Розария | |
| Римско-католический приход Матери Божьей Святого Розария | |
| Толебек кажы | |
| Часовня свт. Николая | |
| Часовня свт. Николая | |
| Шакарим Кажы |
Quick Facts
Around Semey
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇰🇿 About Kazakhstan
Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
13 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Semey
What is the population of Semey?
Semey has a population of 292,780 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 3,611 people per square mile, spread across 81.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Semey?
Semey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.