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Temirtau, Karaganda, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan Flag

Current Date And Time In Temirtau, Kazakhstan

Monday, 27 July 2026
16:10:16 ALMT
State: Karaganda
Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (ALMT)
Population: 170,600

📍 Cities Near To Temirtau


Find cities, states and countries closest to Temirtau in Karaganda, Kazakhstan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Temirtau.

📍 Temirtau Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Temirtau from our regional database:

State / RegionKaraganda
Total Population170,600
Land Area296.10 km²
Population Density576.16 / km²
Center Latitude50.052° N
Center Longitude72.955° E
Elevation514 m (1,686 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:00 to +06:00
Population Rank in Karaganda#2 of 34
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akadir Akadir18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aktas Aktas19 30 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Aktau Aktau14 22 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Balkas Balkas18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cayrem Cayrem18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cezkazgan Cezkazgan18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dolinka Dolinka29 46 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Karacal Karacal18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Karagandy Karagandy18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Konrat Konrat18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kyzylzhar Kyzylzhar16 26 14
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Novodolinskiy Novodolinskiy26 42 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sahti Sahti18 30 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Saran Saran18 29 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Shakhan Shakhan21 34 18
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Temirtau


States and regions closest to Karaganda (home state of Temirtau), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abai Region Abai Region322 518 279
East (E)
National Flag Of Almaty Almaty488 785 424
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Almaty Region Almaty Region442 711 384
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aqmola Aqmola120 192 104
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Astana Astana120 192 104
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bishkek Bishkek484 779 420
South (S)
National Flag Of Chuy Region Chuy Region504 811 438
South (S)
National Flag Of Issyk-Kul Issyk-Kul568 914 493
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kurgan Oblast Kurgan Oblast513 826 446
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Kazakhstan North Kazakhstan330 531 286
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Temirtau


Countries bordering or closest to Kazakhstan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Temirtau's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afghanistan Afghanistan974 1,567 846
South (S)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan1,099 1,769 955
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran1,280 2,059 1,111
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait1,655 2,663 1,437
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan608 979 528
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh1,136 1,828 986
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan1,226 1,973 1,064
South (S)
National Flag Of Tajikistan Tajikistan669 1,077 581
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan725 1,167 630
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan473 761 411
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Temirtau. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Temirtau (You)Karaganda170,600
TokarevkaKaraganda4,09816.3ENE
AktauKaraganda9,50021.8NNE
KyzylzharKaraganda1,51426.0WSW
SaranKaraganda42,55229.1SSW
AkadirKaraganda29.6SSE
BalkasKaraganda29.6SSE
CayremKaraganda29.6SSE
CezkazganKaraganda29.6SSE
KaracalKaraganda29.6SSE
KonratKaraganda29.6SSE

🏆 Karaganda City Rankings

How does Temirtau rank within Karaganda? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Temirtau appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Karagandy497,777
Temirtau ⭐170,600
Balqash81,364
Saran42,552
Shakhtinsk41,602
Abay35,454
Priozersk13,457
Shakhan13,273
Aktau9,977
Aktas9,888

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Karagandy550.00
Temirtau ⭐296.10
Balqash230.00
Abay200.00
Priozersk54.50
Aktau33.90
Shakhan28.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Karagandy905.05
Temirtau ⭐576.16
Shakhan474.04
Balqash353.76
Aktau280.24
Priozersk246.92
Abay177.27
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sary-Arka Airport
IATA: KGF
50 km (31 mi) from Temirtau
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Karaganda Cities
Temirtau ranks #2 of 34 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Temirtau? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Temirtau Sits on the Map

Temirtau sits inside Karaganda, Kazakhstan and ranks #2 of 34 cities in Karaganda by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Temirtau to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Temirtau outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Temirtau and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Temirtau against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Karaganda city rankings

🌎 Beyond Temirtau: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Temirtau and the countries closest to Temirtau by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Kazakhstan. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Temirtau, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Temirtau at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Temirtau

If you're stringing together stops in Karaganda, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Temirtau — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Temirtau MapView the Temirtau map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Temirtau Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Karaganda OverviewExplore the Karaganda state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Kazakhstan Country DataGet complete Kazakhstan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Temirtau

Which cities are closest to Temirtau?

See the Cities Near To Temirtau table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Karaganda by population and density.

How is the distance from Temirtau to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Temirtau and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Temirtau map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Temirtau will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Temirtau to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Temirtau?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Temirtau. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Karaganda city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Temirtau compare in size to the cities near it?

Temirtau ranks #2 of 34 cities in Karaganda by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Temirtau?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Temirtau is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), about 50 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.