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Zharkent, Kazakhstan
Jetisu Region · Kazakhstan
Zharkent is a mid-size city in Jetisu Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 34,422. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zharkent
Jarkent is a city which serves as the administrative center of Panfilov District in Jetisu Region, southeastern Kazakhstan. It is located near the Usek River, not far from the Ili River. It is also right by the border with Xinjiang, China. The city's population totaled 42,617 as of 2019.
People
Climate
| Population | 34,422 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1662°, 80.0074° |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
| Country | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan |
| State / Province | Jetisu Region |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.2 inches (209 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Zharkent
Zharkent is a mid-size city in Kazakhstan (Jetisu Region) with a population of 34,422. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet (636 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.
Climate in Zharkent
Zharkent has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 233 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Kazakhstan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,087 ft (636 m) |
| Area | 4,031.4 sq mi (10,441.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1662°N, 80.0074°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Zharkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 19°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.2") and September the driest (0.4").
Museums in Zharkent
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Жаркентская мечеть / Old Mosque |
Hotels in Zharkent
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zharkent
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zharkent
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zharkent
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zharkent
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zharkent
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zharkent
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zharkent
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zharkent
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Zharkent
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chundzha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zharkent
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Temple in Honor of Prophet Ilyas | |
| Жерұйық мешіті | |
| Мечеть | |
| Мечеть Валивая Юлдашева |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zharkent?
Zharkent has a population of 34,422 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 4,031.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zharkent?
Zharkent has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.