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January 23, 2026
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHYMKENT
About Shymkent in numbers
1170 км²
City area
A city with more than
2200 years of history
The homeland of wild tulips
1 274 296
Population people
Sharply continental
Climate
Shymkent Map
Currency and Temperature
Currency
tenge (₸)
Average Temperature
January (coldest month): +3°C
July (hottest month): +35°C
Emergency numbers
101
Fire Service
102
Police
103
Ambulance
109
Rescue Service
112
Emergency Call
Tourist information centers
G. Ilyayev Street, 91/1
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Anarov Street, 9
(Railway Station)
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Aiteke bi Street, 30/29
(Ancient Citadel of Shymkent)
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Al-Farabi Square, 11/3
(Arbat Pedestrian Alley)
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHYMKENT
About Shymkent in numbers
1170 км²
City area
A city with more than
2200 years of history
The homeland of wild tulips
1 274 296
Population people
Sharply continental
Climate
Shymkent Map
Currency and Temperature
Currency
tenge (₸)
Average Temperature
January (coldest month): +3°C
July (hottest month): +35°C
Emergency numbers
101
Fire Service
102
Police
103
Ambulance
109
Rescue Service
112
Emergency Call
Tourist information centers
G. Ilyayev Street, 91/1
View on the map
Anarov Street, 9
(Railway Station)
View on the map
Aiteke bi Street, 30/29
(Ancient Citadel of Shymkent)
View on the map
Al-Farabi Square, 11/3
(Arbat Pedestrian Alley)
View on the map
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- Cultural and historical objects
- Religious objects
- Parks
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January 23, 2026
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