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Ust-Kamenogorsk

City in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan

Overview

Ust-Kamenogorsk, also called Öskemen, is the cultural and industrial capital of East Kazakhstan, perched at the confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba Rivers. This city offers a unique blend of Soviet-era charm, green parks, and a gateway to rugged mountain landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
East Kazakhstan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
49.97°, 82.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$844
Local Cost
$462
Local Income
$400
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-13.8°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-45.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
469 mm
Internet Speed
113 Mbps
Upload
132 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
98.0
Airport
UKK
Distance
10 km

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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.

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