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Saryshaghan
City in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Overview
Saryshaghan is a small, remote town in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, best known for its proximity to Lake Balkhash and its Soviet military heritage. Its tranquil streets, friendly community, and unique history make it an off-the-beaten-path stop for adventurous travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Karaganda
Population
4,365
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
46.12°, 73.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$608
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
-12.2°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
169 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
74 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 55/100.
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