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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

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