Shymkent, Shymkent

Shymkent: This major city in southern Kazakhstan is a significant industrial and cultural center, strategically located near the Uzbekistan border.

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Quick Facts about Shymkent

Population 1,018,974
Country Kazakhstan
State Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
Postal code 160000
Plate code X / Y / 17
Area 347 km2
Official name Чимкент, Чымкент
Latitude & Longitude 42.3000,69.6000
Altitude 1,660 feet / 506 meters
Capital city Shymkent is capital of Q12570682, Turkestan Region
Establishment January 01, 1101 (925 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+06:00
Local time 13:48:52 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Shymkent is located at 42°18'0"N 69°36'0"E (42.3000000, 69.6000000).

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Official website of Shymkent

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2014 854,500 - estimation process
2019 1,018,974 16.14% estimation process
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