Kentau, Industrial city in Turkistan Region, Kazakhstan
The city extends along the slopes of the Karatau mountains, situated 30 kilometers northeast of Turkestan at an elevation of 500 meters.
Kentau emerged in 1955 as a Soviet industrial settlement focused on mining operations, bringing together workers from multiple ethnic backgrounds.
The demographics of Kentau reflect a mix of Kazakh, Russian, and Central Asian influences, with each group maintaining their traditions.
The city maintains 21 industrial facilities, including Kazakhstan's primary excavator manufacturing plant and a large transformer production center.
The industrial transformation of Kentau continues through new railway equipment manufacturing and the development of ore processing facilities.
Location: Kentau City Administration
Inception: 1952
Website: https://e-kent.gov.kz/kz
GPS coordinates: 43.51694,68.50444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
30.9 km
Arystan Bab Mausoleum
76.6 km
Karatau Nature Reserve
28.9 km
Ukasha-Ata
22.4 km
Karatau Mountains
34.1 km
Зоопарк
156.2 km
Sayram-Ugam National Park
215.4 km
Domalak Ana mausoleum
118.5 km
Azret-Sultan
31 km
Gauhar Ana mausoleum
33.4 km
Shymkent arboretum
156.6 km
Shymkent Zoo
155.7 km
Aksu Canyon
194.3 km
Mausoleum of Esim Khan
30.9 km
Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium
158.7 km
Local History Museum of South Kazakhstan Region
161.1 km
Ibragim Ata mausoleum
169.7 km
Kyzylkol
83.5 km
Мавзолей Абдель Азізбаба
169.2 km
Monument to Stalin
35.8 km
Russian Drama Theatre
160.2 km
Teris Ashchybulaq Bögeni
216.8 km
Al Farabi Square
161.4 km
Ленгерское месторождение угля
184.9 km
Qarataū Qalasy
163.6 km
"Altyn Orda" Khudozhestvennaya Galereya Sem'i Beysbekovyx
158.4 km
Türkistan Qalasy
29 km
Metallurgists' Palace of Culture
159.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes