Karaganda
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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);[3] 459,778 (2009 Census results);[4] 436,864 (1999 Census results).[4] Karaganda is approximately 230 km (140 mi) south-east of Kazakhstan's capital Astana.
Karagandy
Қарағанды Qarağandy | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 49°48′10″N 73°06′20″E | |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Qaraghandy Region |
Founded | 1931 |
Government | |
• Akim (mayor) | Meiram Kozhukhov[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 497.8 km2 (192.2 sq mi) |
Elevation | 546 m (1,791 ft) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• 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.