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Shalqar
City in Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Overview
Shalqar is a small, remote town in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan, serving as an important railway junction on the Trans-Aral route. Visitors will find a genuine snapshot of Kazakh small-town life, with friendly locals and simple but rich traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Aktobe
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
47.83°, 59.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$256
Local Income
$200
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
-11.7°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-37.1°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
222 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.
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