Map of Qaraghandy
Qaraghandy is a first-level division of Kazakhstan. Its largest mapped city is Qaraghandy, with about 451,800 people in the metropolitan area. The interactive map below is centred on Qaraghandy, and the tables list its 10 mapped cities along with the lakes nearest to them.
- Cities Mapped
- 10
- Largest City
- Qaraghandy
- Country
- Kazakhstan
Interactive Map of Qaraghandy
About Qaraghandy
Karaganda Region is a region of Kazakhstan. Its capital is Karaganda. The region borders Akmola and Pavlodar Region to the north; Abai Region to the east; Jetisu, Almaty, and Zhambyl Regions to the south; and Kostanay and Ulytau regions to the west.
In 2022, the western parts of the region were split off to create the Ulytau Region.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia: Karaganda Region (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Qaraghandy in Depth
History
The region was the site of intense coal mining during the days of the Soviet Union and also the site of several Gulag forced labor camps. Following World War II, Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union, had many ethnic Germans deported to the area.
There have been constant border changes within the region's history. The first took place in 1954 when it was ceded parts of Kustanay Oblast and parts of Taldy-Kurgan Oblast. In 1973, Dzhezkazgan Oblast was split off from Karaganda Oblast making it a fraction of the size it once was. In 1986, Karaganda Oblast was given the southern part of Tselinograd Oblast as part of another set of border reforms taking place in the Kazakh S.S.R. When Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991, Karaganda Oblast retained its post-1988 boundaries.
Geography
With an area of 428,000 km2, Karaganda Region is Kazakhstan's largest region. It is known for its natural environment and historical sights. Although it doesn't touch the borders of any country, it touches nearly every other region, due to its location in the center of the country. They are Aktobe Region to the west; Kostanay Region to the northwest; Akmola Region to the north; Pavlodar Region to the northeast; East Kazakhstan Region to the east; Almaty Region to the southeast; Jambyl Region and Turkistan Region to the south; and Kyzylorda Region to the southwest.
The area is arid with flat plains between hills and seasonal streams.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Karaganda Region (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Qaraghandy: Key Facts
| Population | 1,348,468 (2021) |
|---|---|
| Area | 427,982 km² |
| Capital | Karaganda |
| Head of government | Ermağanbet Bölekpaev |
| Established | 10 March 1932 |
Facts from Wikidata Q485429 (CC0).
History of Qaraghandy: Empires and States
The atlas records 11 polities whose mapped territory included part of Qaraghandy, from Göktürk Khaganate in 555 CE to 2024 CE. They are listed in the order they first appear.
| Polity | Period here |
|---|---|
| Göktürk Khaganate | 555–586 CE |
| Western Göktürks | 587–646 CE |
| Kimek-Kipchak confederation | 750–1226 CE |
| The Mongol Empire | 1220–1293 CE |
| Golden Horde | 1294–1401 CE |
| White Horde | 1363–1384 CE |
| Khanate of Sibir | 1440–1481 CE |
| Kazakh Khanate | 1482–1847 CE |
| The Russian Empire | 1848–1916 CE |
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 1922–1991 CE |
| Kazakhstan | 1992–2024 CE |
Historical Maps of Qaraghandy
Qaraghandy on the world map in each year one of these states held it:
Derived by testing mapped cities against dated territorial polygons. Dates are when the polygons cover this place, not the polity's whole lifespan, and polities absent from the source dataset are not listed.
Largest Cities in Qaraghandy
10 cities mapped. Ranked by metropolitan population. A port city's harbour is written up on the page of its sea.
| # | Name | Population | Region | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qaraghandy | 451,800 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 2 | Temirtau | 170,600 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 3 | Zhezqazghan | 104,357 | Qaraghandy | Admin-1 capital |
| 4 | Balqash | 81,364 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 5 | Qarazhal | 22,170 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 6 | Atasu | 19,616 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 7 | Aqadyr | 9,710 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 8 | Qarqaraly | 8,195 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 9 | Osakarovka | 7,305 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
| 10 | Saryshaghan | 4,365 | Qaraghandy | Populated place |
Largest Lakes in Qaraghandy
2 lakes mapped. Ranked by mapped surface area. A lake on a border is listed under each country it lies in, with the area of the whole lake. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.
| # | Name | Surface Area | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Balkhash | 17,551 km² | Lake |
| 2 | Qarasor Kli | 158 km² | Lake |
Qaraghandy: Quick Answers
- Where is Qaraghandy?
- Qaraghandy is a first-level division of Kazakhstan, in Asia. Its mapped cities centre on 48.5698° N, 72.5768° E.
- What is the largest city in Qaraghandy?
- Qaraghandy is the largest city mapped in Qaraghandy, with a metropolitan population of about 451,800.
- How many cities are in Qaraghandy?
- YearMaps maps 10 cities and towns in Qaraghandy, with a combined metropolitan population of about 879,482. This counts mapped settlements, not every municipality.
- What is the largest lake in Qaraghandy?
- The largest lake mapped in or beside Qaraghandy is Lake Balkhash, at about 17,551 km².