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Aktau
City in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Overview
Aktau is a lively port city on the coast of the Caspian Sea in western Kazakhstan, noted for its modernist architecture and role as an industrial hub. Its unique microdistrict layout offers easy navigation, and the seaside promenade brings a relaxed feel to city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Karaganda
Population
261,907
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
48.03°, 72.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$858
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$350
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-13.8°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
273 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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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