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Bukhar-Zhyrau
City in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Overview
Bukhar-Zhyrau is a small town in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, notable for its mining history and close-knit community. The city offers visitors a glimpse into authentic Kazakh life, with modest attractions and plenty of local character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Karaganda
Population
64,003
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
49.86°, 73.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$685
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$300
Cashless
40
English
20
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
18.9°C
Winter Avg
-14.4°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-45.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
386 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KGF
Distance
32 km
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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.
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.
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 55/100.
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