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Turgen
City in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Overview
Turgen is a charming small town set in the spectacular foothills of the Almaty region. Known for its scenic rivers, lush landscapes, and proximity to the famous Turgen Gorge, the city draws adventure lovers and those seeking nature's tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Almaty
Population
13,000
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
43.40°, 77.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$577
Local Cost
$357
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
25
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
12 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
64 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
ALA
Distance
45 km
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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