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Karaganda

Also known as Karagandy, Qaraghandy

Karaganda or Karagandy is a major city in central Kazakhstan and the capital of the Karaganda Region. It is the fifth-most populous city in the country, with a population of 497,777 as of the 2020 Census, marking an increase from 459,778 in 2009 and 436,864 in 1999. Karaganda is located approximately 230 kilometers (140 miles) southeast of Kazakhstan's capital city, Astana.

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Karaganda is the fifth-largest city in Kazakhstan, located about 140 miles southeast of the capital Astana, and serves as the capital of the Karaganda Region. The city has grown significantly over the past two decades, with its population increasing from roughly 437,000 in 1999 to nearly 498,000 in 2020.

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Settlement.name: Karaganda
Settlement.native_name: ҚарағандыQarağandy
Settlement.native_name_lang: kk
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_seal: Seal_of_Karaganda.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Kazakhstan
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_mapsize: 280
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Kazakhstan
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Kazakhstan
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Qaraghandy Region
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 1931
Settlement.leader_title: Akim (mayor)
Settlement.leader_name: Meiram Kozhukhov
Settlement.area_total_km2: 497.8

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Караганда
Population: 515632
Area: 550
Elevation: 553
Official website: www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-karagandy
Image: Караганда, Собор Пресвятой Девы Марии Фатимской.jpg
Dialing code: 7212
Licence plate code: 09

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Commons category: Karaganda
Commons gallery: Karaganda
postal code: 100001–100030
native label: Қарағанды
inception: 1931-00-00
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Etymology
History
Old Town
20th century
1962 electromagnetic pulse incident
Late 20th century
21st century
2019 archaeological findings
2023 Kostenko mine fire
Geography
Climate
Pollution
Economy
Culture
Religion
Theater
Sports
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Parks
Other
Education
Transport
In popular culture
Notable residents
Sister cities
See also
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Historically, Karaganda has been a central hub for coal mining, which has shaped its economy and development. The city saw significant growth during the Soviet Union, driven by the expansion of its coal industry. Coal remains a key sector in the city's economy, with mining continuing to be a significant contributor to its industrial base.