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Semey

City in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

Overview

Semey is a historic city on the banks of the Irtysh River, known for its literary heritage, Soviet architecture, and role in Kazakh scientific development. The city offers a blend of culture, local life, and peaceful riverside amenities, making it a unique stop in East Kazakhstan.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
East Kazakhstan
Population
350,201
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
50.43°, 80.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost
$795
Local Cost
$372
Local Income
$320
Cashless
55
English
25
Temperature
4.2°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-14.7°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-47.0°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
312 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
47
Coworking
0
Cafes
31
Nightlife
3
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PLX
Distance
9 km

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Neighborhoods
5 areas mapped
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 68/100.

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