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Shakhan
City in Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Overview
Shakhan is a small mining town in the Karaganda Region, known for its community spirit and links to Kazakhstan's coal heritage. Despite its industrial roots, it boasts a quiet, local charm with family-friendly neighborhoods and modest amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Karaganda
Population
8,427
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
49.82°, 72.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$550
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
15
Temperature
3.2°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-14.6°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-44.7°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
375 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
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Distance
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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.
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 35/100.
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