Zhanaozen, Oil industry city in Mangystau Region, Kazakhstan
The desert settlement stretches across the Mangyshlak Peninsula at an elevation of 171 meters, surrounded by the territory of Karakiya District.
The discovery of the Uzen oil field in 1964 led to the establishment of the city, which received its official status in 1973.
The population of 147,962 residents includes a majority of Kazakh people at 98.67 percent, maintaining traditional customs in this industrial setting.
The railway terminal connects the city to Gorgan, while local transportation operates through passenger vehicles known as GAZelles and private taxis.
The temperature variations in this cold desert climate range from extreme heat during long summers to substantial cold in winter periods.
Location: Жаңаөзен қалалық әкімдігі
Inception: 1964
Elevation above the sea: 171 m
GPS coordinates: 43.33889,52.85556
Latest update: June 7, 2025 18:53
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