
Find cities, states and countries closest to Zhangaarqa in Ulytau Region, 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 Zhangaarqa.
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 Zhangaarqa from our regional database:
| State / Region | Ulytau Region |
| Total Population | 13,184 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 48.6866° N |
| Center Longitude | 71.6447° E |
| Elevation | 487 m (1,598 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Population Rank in Ulytau Region | #4 of 7 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abay | 86 | 138 | 74 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Akadir | 102 | 164 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aktas | 96 | 155 | 83 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aktau | 125 | 200 | 108 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Aktau | 71 | 114 | 61 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aqadyr | 63 | 101 | 55 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Balkas | 102 | 164 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cayrem | 102 | 164 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cezkazgan | 102 | 164 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dolinka | 83 | 133 | 72 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dzhambul | 103 | 166 | 89 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Karacal | 102 | 164 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Karagandy | 101 | 163 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Konrat | 102 | 164 | 88 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kyzylzhar | 99 | 160 | 86 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Ulytau Region (home state of Zhangaarqa), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aqmola | 302 | 486 | 262 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Astana | 302 | 486 | 262 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Baikonur | 266 | 427 | 231 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Karaganda | 279 | 448 | 242 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kostanay | 350 | 563 | 304 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kyzylorda | 288 | 464 | 250 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Navoiy Region | 365 | 588 | 317 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Shymkent | 348 | 560 | 302 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Talas Region | 401 | 646 | 348 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Tashkent | 416 | 669 | 361 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Kazakhstan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Zhangaarqa's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Afghanistan | 974 | 1,567 | 846 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Azerbaijan | 1,099 | 1,769 | 955 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Iran | 1,280 | 2,059 | 1,111 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kuwait | 1,655 | 2,663 | 1,437 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kyrgyzstan | 608 | 979 | 528 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Nagorno Karabakh | 1,136 | 1,828 | 986 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Pakistan | 1,226 | 1,973 | 1,064 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Tajikistan | 669 | 1,077 | 581 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Turkmenistan | 725 | 1,167 | 630 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Uzbekistan | 473 | 761 | 411 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Zhangaarqa. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Zhangaarqa (You) | Ulytau Region | 13,184 | — | — |
| Zharyk | Karaganda | 2,940 | 89.3 | ENE |
| Qarazhal | Ulytau Region | 13,807 | 97.7 | SW |
| Aqadyr | Karaganda | 9,710 | 101.3 | ESE |
| Aktau | Karaganda | 9,977 | 114.0 | SE |
| Shakhtinsk | Karaganda | 41,602 | 132.8 | NNE |
| Dolinka | Karaganda | 4,543 | 133.3 | NE |
| Novodolinskiy | Karaganda | 5,167 | 137.2 | NE |
| Abay | Karaganda | 35,454 | 137.9 | NE |
| Shakhan | Karaganda | 13,273 | 145.7 | NNE |
| Saran | Karaganda | 42,552 | 151.1 | NE |
How does Zhangaarqa rank within Ulytau Region? 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 Zhangaarqa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Zhezqazghan | 104,357 |
| Satpayev | 69,782 |
| Qarazhal | 13,807 |
| Zhangaarqa ⭐ | 13,184 |
| Kengir | 2,393 |
| Ulytau | 2,055 |
| Qarsaqbay | 1,668 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Zhezqazghan | 47.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Zhezqazghan | 2,220.36 |
Sary-Arka Airport IATA: KGF 164 km (102 mi) from Zhangaarqa |
Zhangaarqa sits inside Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan and ranks #4 of 7 cities in Ulytau Region 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Zhangaarqa and the countries closest to Zhangaarqa 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Zhangaarqa, 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 Zhangaarqa at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Ulytau Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Zhangaarqa — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Zhangaarqa 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 Ulytau Region by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Zhangaarqa 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 Zhangaarqa map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Zhangaarqa 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.
It's the bearing from Zhangaarqa 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Zhangaarqa. 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 Ulytau Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Zhangaarqa ranks #4 of 7 cities in Ulytau Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Zhangaarqa is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF), about 164 km (102 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.