Karsakpay

Karsakpay, is a town in the Ulytau Region, Kazakhstan. The town had a population of 1,668 in the 2009 census, a decrease from 2,401 in the 1999 census. It is known for its cold climate and the beautiful lake it is situated next to.

Geography

Karsakpay is located on a mostly flat and arid plain at about above sea level. The town lies on the southern side of a dam.

Climate

Karsakpay has a cold semi-arid climate, with very warm summers and frigid cold winters. Precipitation, either in the form of rain or snow, is quite frequent, but light, and does not follow any significant pattern over the year, with between and in each month. The average temperature ranges from in July to in January, whilst extremes range from to.

Transport

Karsakpay is connected by road to the city of Jezkazgan, to the east. Other roads connect the town of Zhezdi to the north-east, and to the small settlements of Baykonyr, Kiyakty, and Koskol to the west.