Karatau
Place in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
Karatau is an administrative center in the Talas region located in the Jambyl Region in the south of Kazakhstan. It has an estimated population of roughly 30,000 in 1999. As of 2019, the population is now 27,667. The largest city from Karatau, Taraz, is approximately 100 km to the southeast.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 30,204
- Coordinates
- 43.179, 70.468
- Timezone
- Asia/Almaty
Overview of Karatau
Karatau is the kind of small town you find in Kazakhstan. About 30,204 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Karatau is strongest on nature, adventure and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Karatau
Nature in Karatau
(4)On the nature side, Karatau offers Caves, National Parks, Nature Reserves and Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Karatau is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Karatau
(1)For adventure, expect Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Karatau.
Family in Karatau
(1)Family in Karatau covers Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Karatau's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Karatau
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Karatau are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Kazakhstan. Time zone: Asia/Almaty.
Similar destinations
Places near Karatau that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karatau known for?
- Karatau, in Kazakhstan, is best known for nature, adventure and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 30,204 residents.
- What can you do in Karatau?
- Recorded activities in Karatau include Caves, National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Climbing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Karatau?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Karatau located?
- Karatau is located in Kazakhstan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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