Narynkol (Kazakh: Нарынқол, Narynqol) is a village in Raiymbek District of Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of Narynkol rural district. Narynkol is located near the border with China, about 82 km east-south-east (ESE) from Kegen, the administrative center of Raiymbek District. It lies at an altitude of 1801 meters above sea level.

Narynkol
Нарынқол
Village
Narynkol is located in Kazakhstan
Narynkol
Narynkol
Location in Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 42°43′33″N 80°10′42″E / 42.72583°N 80.17833°E / 42.72583; 80.17833
CountryKazakhstan
RegionAlmaty Region
DistrictRaiymbek District
Population
 (2009)
 • Total
7,731
DemonymNarynkoler
Time zoneUTC+6 (Omsk Time)

Population

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In 1999, the village had a population of 8816 people (4371 men and 4445 women). According to the 2009 census, the village had a population of 7731 people (3806 men and 3925 women).[citation needed]

Economy

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It is the number one producer of livestock and crops in its agricultural area. The village pasture is filled with large grasslands, which is one of the main reasons for their success. The resulting animal products are the main source of livelihood for the population. Potatoes also make up a large portion of the Narynkoler economy.

In 1992, the Narynkol–Muzart border crossing with China was opened.[1] It was hoped that a highway would be built over the Muzart Pass (Xiate Trail), creating a connection between Kazakhstan and the Tarim Basin.[2] However, that never happened. The crossing was closed in 2008 as it lacked traffic.[1]

Climate

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Narynkol has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb),[3] with mild summers and very cold winters.

Climate data for Narynkol (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −4.3
(24.3)
−2.0
(28.4)
4.7
(40.5)
14.1
(57.4)
18.4
(65.1)
21.7
(71.1)
23.7
(74.7)
23.6
(74.5)
20.1
(68.2)
12.9
(55.2)
4.6
(40.3)
−1.9
(28.6)
11.3
(52.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) −11.9
(10.6)
−9.0
(15.8)
−1.5
(29.3)
7.0
(44.6)
11.2
(52.2)
14.5
(58.1)
16.3
(61.3)
15.6
(60.1)
11.8
(53.2)
5.0
(41.0)
−2.5
(27.5)
−9.2
(15.4)
3.9
(39.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −17.6
(0.3)
−14.6
(5.7)
−6.6
(20.1)
0.8
(33.4)
4.8
(40.6)
8.2
(46.8)
9.7
(49.5)
8.5
(47.3)
4.4
(39.9)
−1.4
(29.5)
−7.6
(18.3)
−14.5
(5.9)
−2.2
(28.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11.3
(0.44)
12.5
(0.49)
21.4
(0.84)
38.4
(1.51)
51.7
(2.04)
61.5
(2.42)
62.0
(2.44)
45.0
(1.77)
31.2
(1.23)
31.3
(1.23)
23.9
(0.94)
13.1
(0.52)
403.3
(15.88)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 3.5 3.7 5.8 7.4 9.5 11.5 11.2 7.9 6.0 5.6 5.0 3.8 80.9
Source: NOAA[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Peyrouse, Sébastien (2008). "Chinese Economic Presence in Kazakhstan". China Perspectives. 2008 (3): 34–49. doi:10.4000/chinaperspectives.4053. ISSN 2070-3449. A sixth post, Narynkol-Muzart, located near the Kyrgyz border, which opened in 1992, has closed due to lack of traffic.
  2. ^ 刘红忠 (1993-04-14). "木扎尔特口岸". 新疆地方志 (in Chinese). ISSN 1004-1826. Retrieved 4 February 2020. 木扎尔特口岸 ... 夏塔至南疆的公路打通后,南疆的货物可由此出口。
  3. ^ "Table 1 Overview of the Köppen-Geiger climate classes including the defining criteria". Nature: Scientific Data.
  4. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Narynkol". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 18, 2024.