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Shalkar
City in Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Overview
Shalkar is a small, off-the-beaten-path city in the Atyrau Region of Kazakhstan known for its quiet charm, railway heritage, and proximity to the steppe. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere and authentic Kazakhstani hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Atyrau
Population
27,833
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
48.03°, 48.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost · estimate
$647
Local Cost
$319
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
22
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
-6.7°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-35.7°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
231 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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: 43/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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