Balqash
Founded in 1937 as a copper-mining and smelting centre, Balqash sits on the northern shore of Lake Balkhash in Kazakhstan, one of the largest lakes in the world. The lakeside setting gives the city a waterfront character unusual for an industrial town, and the surrounding Kazakh Uplands add open highland terrain nearby. It remains an active copper-producing city, giving it a working industrial identity alongside its lake access.
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- Population81,364
- Nearest water from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Balqash: quick answers
Where is Balqash?
Balqash is in Kazakhstan.
How do you get to Balqash?
The nearest airport is Balkhash (BXH), about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balqash?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -11°C11°F. The wettest month is November, with about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balqash?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.