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Zhezkent, Kazakhstan

Abai Region · Kazakhstan

Zhezkent is a small city in Abai Region, Kazakhstan with a population of 8,896. Elevation: 928 ft (283 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

8,896 Population 1,615/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
16.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Almaty Timezone

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About Zhezkent

Жезкент — посёлок городского типа в Бородулихинском районе Абайской области Казахстана. Административный центр и единственный населённый пункт Жезкентской поселковой администрации. Находится примерно в 40 км к северо-востоку от районного центра, села Бородулиха. В 2 км от посёлка находится Жезкентский горно-обогатительный комбинат. Код КАТО — 633845100.

People

Population8,896
Density1,615/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain16.8 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Population8,896
Population Density1,615 / sq mi
Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Coordinates50.9311°, 81.3615°
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Country🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
State / ProvinceAbai Region
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.8 inches (426 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.6 inches (14 cm)

About Zhezkent

Zhezkent is a small city in Kazakhstan (Abai Region) with a population of 8,896. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Almaty.

Zhezkent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 306 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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below Kazakhstan avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density1,615/sq mi
Coordinates50.9311°N, 81.3615°W
TimezoneAsia/Almaty

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.8"
56% below Kazakhstan avg
Snowfall 5.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 1, 2014.

Jan 1, 2014 21 km ESE of Pospelikha, Russia M4.6 118 km
Feb 4, 2004 53 km ESE of Zmeinogorsk, Russia M4.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 7°F (-14°C) 1.0 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
November 22°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in

Zhezkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Zhezkent

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №1
Переменовская средняя школа
Школа №2
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Museums in Zhezkent

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Локтевский краеведческий музей

Farmers Markets in Zhezkent

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Рынок
ярмарка Кедр

Hotels in Zhezkent

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Жезкент

Monuments in Zhezkent

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Қайтпас қайсар кеншілер

Train Stations in Zhezkent

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awıl

Gas Stations in Zhezkent

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KZ #1022584151
KZ #2971208588

Banks in Zhezkent

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halyk Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Zhezkent

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Postal Code
070405

🇰🇿 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 Zhezkent

What is the population of Zhezkent?

Zhezkent has a population of 8,896 residents and is located in Kazakhstan. The population density is 1,615 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhezkent?

Zhezkent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.8 inches, with 5.6 inches of snow.

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