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Zharkent
City in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Overview
Zharkent is a historic border town in the Almaty region, known for its distinctive Chinese-style mosque and busy local markets. With a relaxed pace of life and a blend of cultures, it's an authentic slice of southeastern Kazakhstan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Almaty
Population
52,361
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
44.17°, 80.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$668
Local Cost
$392
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
12.7°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.3°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
244 mm
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
52 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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