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Esik
City in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Overview
Esik is a small but historic town in the Almaty region, set at the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains. Known for its proximity to the stunning Issyk Lake and the discovery of the Saka Golden Man, the city blends natural beauty with ancient heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Almaty
Population
33,032
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
43.36°, 77.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$687
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$250
Cashless
45
English
20
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-25.1°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
450 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALA
Distance
33 km
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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 6 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 2025-12-05.
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 40/100.
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