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Khromtau
City in Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Overview
Khromtau is a compact mining city in Kazakhstan's Aktobe region, known for its chromium industry and friendly local community. The city offers a quiet urban experience with important amenities and a glimpse into industrial life on the Kazakh steppe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Aktobe
Population
26,641
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
50.25°, 58.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$645
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
4.8°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-13.4°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-39.5°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
318 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
6
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
109.0
Airport
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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 30 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 68/100.
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