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Kegen

City in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Overview

Kegen is a small, welcoming town at the gateway to Kazakhstan's natural wonders, known for its proximity to Charyn Canyon and scenic mountain views. It offers a quiet rural experience with basic amenities and friendly residents. The town is an authentic stop for adventurers exploring the southeastern Almaty region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Almaty
Population
9,049
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
43.02°, 79.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$472
Local Cost
$304
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
15.5°C
Winter Avg
-7.1°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-26.3°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
328 mm
Internet Speed
9 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
2

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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