Zharkent
City in Jetisu Region, Kazakhstan
Jarkent is a city which serves as the administrative center of Panfilov District in Jetisu Region, southeastern Kazakhstan. It is located near the Usek River, not far from the Ili River. It is also right by the border with Xinjiang, China. The city's population totaled 42,617 as of 2019.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,109
- Coordinates
- 44.167, 80.007
- Timezone
- Asia/Almaty
Overview of Zharkent
Set in Kazakhstan, Zharkent is a village. It counts about 8,109 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Zharkent
Culture in Zharkent
(5)Looking for culture? Zharkent has Cathedrals, Mosques, Museums, Religious Sites and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Zharkent's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Zharkent
(1)Water Sports in Zharkent covers Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Zharkent.
Best time to visit Zharkent
Zharkent stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Zharkent are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Kazakhstan. Time zone: Asia/Almaty.
Similar destinations
Places near Zharkent that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zharkent known for?
- Zharkent, in Kazakhstan, is best known for culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,109 residents.
- What can you do in Zharkent?
- Recorded activities in Zharkent include Cathedrals, Mosques, Museums, Religious Sites and Statues. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Zharkent?
- Zharkent stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Zharkent located?
- Zharkent 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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