TALDYKORGAN
- Geographical coordinates: 45°01′0″N 78°22′0″E
- Area: 74 km2
- Former Names: Gavrilovka, Taldy-Kurgan
- Elevation: 600 m
- Common Languages: Kazakh, Russian
- Ethnic Groups: Kazakh, Russian, Tatar, Korean
- Population: 145 403 (2019)
- Nationals: Kazakhs, Russians, Azerbaijanis, Karakalpaks, Uzbeks
- Time Zone: UTC+5
- Telephone Code: +7 7282
- Postal Codes: 040000
- Vehicle Registration Code: 05
Previously known as Taldy-Kurgan until 1993, Taldykorgan serves as the administrative center of the Zhetysu Region in Kazakhstan. According to the 2010 Kazakhstan census, the city’s population is 143,407.
The city traces its origins back to the 19th century when it was established as the village of Gavrilovka. Over time, it evolved into the modern city situated on the same site. Initially, growth was slow, but the completion of the railway brought an influx of Russian farmers to the area. Today, Russians constitute the second-largest ethnic group after Kazakhs among the 70 nationalities residing in Taldykorgan.
Previously, Taldykorgan served as the capital of the Taldykorgan Region from 1944 to 1997 and of the Almaty Region from 1997 to 2022. In a reorganization announced by President Tokayev on March 16, 2022, and effective from June 8, 2022, Taldykorgan became the capital of the newly created Zhetysu Region. As part of the same decree, the capital of the Almaty Region was moved to the city of Kunayev.
During World War II, Taldykorgan became a temporary refuge for thousands of evacuees from the western parts of the Soviet Union. Women and children from southern Ukraine managed to escape by ship to Novorossiysk and then traveled further inland by train to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Amenities
Taldykorgan offers a variety of educational institutions, including a university, institutes, vocational schools, secondary schools, and kindergartens. The city also hosts 27 healthcare facilities, a cinema, a theater, libraries, amusement parks, a stadium, a sports complex, and swimming pools. However, some facilities have seen diminished maintenance since the post-Soviet era.
Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification system, Taldykorgan experiences a hot-summer continental climate (Dfa). The city sees more precipitation during the spring and autumn seasons, while winters and summers are generally dry. The average annual temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F), with around 370 mm of precipitation per year.
Transportation
Taldykorgan Airport connects the city to Astana, while its railway station serves Central Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Russia, the Baltic states, and China.
Sports
The city is home to the football club FC Zhetysu Taldykorgan.
- Twin Cities
- Antalya, Turkey
- Manchester, United Kingdom
The city traces its origins back to the 19th century when it was established as the village of Gavrilovka. Over time, it evolved into the modern city situated on the same site. Initially, growth was slow, but the completion of the railway brought an influx of Russian farmers to the area. Today, Russians constitute the second-largest ethnic group after Kazakhs among the 70 nationalities residing in Taldykorgan.
Previously, Taldykorgan served as the capital of the Taldykorgan Region from 1944 to 1997 and of the Almaty Region from 1997 to 2022. In a reorganization announced by President Tokayev on March 16, 2022, and effective from June 8, 2022, Taldykorgan became the capital of the newly created Zhetysu Region. As part of the same decree, the capital of the Almaty Region was moved to the city of Kunayev.
During World War II, Taldykorgan became a temporary refuge for thousands of evacuees from the western parts of the Soviet Union. Women and children from southern Ukraine managed to escape by ship to Novorossiysk and then traveled further inland by train to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
