Karaganda
Karaganda, also known as Qaraghandy or Karagandy, (Kazakh: Қарағанды/Qarağandy, pronounced [qɑɾɑˈʁɑndə] ⓘ; Russian: Караганда, pronounced [kərəɡɐnˈda]) is the capital of Karaganda Region in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is the fifth most populous city in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty (Alma-Ata), Astana, Shymkent and Aktobe. Population: 497,777 (2020 Estimate); 459,778 (2009 Census results); 436,864 (1999 Census results). Karaganda is approximately 230 km (140 mi) south-east of Kazakhstan's capital Astana.
Karagandy
Қарағанды Qarağandy | |
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From the top, Palace of Culture at night, Karaganda Catholic Cathedral, Karaganda Orthodox Church | |
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Karagandy Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Coordinates: 49°48′10″N 73°06′20″E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Qaraghandy Region |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Government | |
| • Akim (mayor) | Meiram Kozhukhov |
| Area | |
| • Total | 497.8 km2 (192.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 546 m (1,791 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 497,777 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Time in Kazakhstan) |
| Postal code | 100000 - 100030 |
| Area code | +7 7212 |
| Vehicle registration | M and 09 (region) |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | karaganda-akimat |
The city has been a major center for coal mining throughout much of its modern history, and experienced major growth during the Soviet Union as its coal industry developed. Coal mining remains a significant part of the city's economy.
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