Kentau
This Soviet-era mining town at the foot of the Karatau mountains in Kazakhstan's Turkestan region, Kentau was established in 1952 and retains a notable stock of Soviet architecture and monumental art. Founded to serve the mines and initially settled with exiles from across the USSR, the town carries an unusually layered demographic history. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region, and the city of Turkestan is a short drive away.
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- Population57,408
- Nearest water from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km7.9 mi
Nearest airports
Kentau: quick answers
Where is Kentau?
Kentau is in Kazakhstan.
How do you get to Kentau?
The nearest airport is Turkıstan (HSA), about 49 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kentau?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is January, with about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kentau?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 12 restaurants and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kentau?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kantagi.