Kapchagay
Kapshagay (Kazakh: Qapshaǵaı; Russian: Капшага́й) is a city in Almaty Region of Kazakhstan.[1] It is located on the Ili River, and has been built along with the construction of Kapshagay Dam on that river in the 1960s. The dam has formed Kapchagay Reservoir (a.k.a. Lake Kapshagai), a popular weekend destination for beach-goers from Almaty.[2] Population: 39,855 (2009 Census results);[3] 33,428 (1999 Census results).[3]
Kapshagay Qapshaǵaı Капшага́й | |
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 On Lake Kapshagai | |
| Coordinates: 43°53′0″N 77°5′0″E | |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Region | Almaty Region |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 56,861 |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (Omsk Time) |
| Area code(s) | 72772 |
See also
References
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Geonames database entry. (search) Accessed 2011-05-12.
- "Kapchagay travel guide | Caravanistan". Caravanistan. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- "Население Республики Казахстан" (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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