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Makinsk
City in Akmola, Kazakhstan
Overview
Makinsk is a small Kazakhstani town in the Akmola region, known for its railway connections and surrounding steppe landscapes. With a relaxed pace and authentic Central Asian charm, it is a gateway to rural Kazakh culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Akmola
Population
17,775
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
52.63°, 70.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$220
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
2.2°C
Summer Avg
18.7°C
Winter Avg
-15.9°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-45.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
380 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
100 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
44.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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