Balkhash, Industrial city on Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan.
Located in the Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan, Balkhash extends along the northern shore of Lake Balkhash at an elevation of 440 meters.
The settlement emerged in 1931 when geologists discovered copper deposits, leading to the establishment of a metallurgical complex and the city's incorporation in 1937.
The city maintains multiple educational institutions, libraries, and a local museum that documents the mining heritage and development of the copper industry.
The transportation network includes a railway station, port facilities on Lake Balkhash, and an airport connecting the city to other regions of Kazakhstan.
The city operates one of Kazakhstan's largest copper processing facilities, contributing significantly to the national metal production industry.
Location: Karaganda Region
Location: Balqash Qalasy
Inception: 1932
Elevation above the sea: 440 m
Website: http://balkhash.kz
GPS coordinates: 46.85000,75.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
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