Semipalatinsk (Semey), East Kazakhstan
Semipalatinsk: Located in eastern Kazakhstan along the Irtysh River, this city is a significant cultural and industrial center.
About
Quick Facts about Semey
| Population | 340,000 |
| Country | Kazakhstan, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Russian Empire, Russian Republic, Tsardom of Russia, Soviet Union |
| State | East Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan) |
| Postal code | F1***** |
| Area | 210000000 km2 |
| Official name | Semeypalatinsk, Сяміпалацінск, Семей, Семипалатинск |
| Latitude & Longitude | 50.4268,80.2667 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city | Semey is capital of Semipalatinsk Oblast, Semipalatinsk Governorate of the Kirghiz Autonomous Socialist Soviet Republic, Semipalatinsk Oblast |
| Establishment | January 01, 1718 (308 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+06:00, Asia/Almaty |
| Local time | 15:14:34 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Semey is located at 50°25'36"N 80°16'0"E (50.4267500, 80.2666900).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 282,574 | - | Romania 1930 census |
| 1989 | 334,112 | 15.43% | Romania 1930 census |
| 1999 | 269,574 | -23.94% | Romania 1930 census |
| 2009 | 299,264 | 9.92% | Romania 1930 census |
| 2013 | 340,000 | 11.98% | Romania 1930 census |
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