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Bakanas
City in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Overview
Bakanas is a small, tranquil settlement in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, known for its proximity to the Ili River and the unique Bakanas Sands. The town offers an authentic slice of rural life, surrounded by stunning steppe and desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Almaty
Population
5,004
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
44.81°, 76.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$517
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
44.8°C
Record Low
-35.0°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
211 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 46/100.
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