Besqaynar

Besqaynar (Kazakh: Бесқайнар, Besqainar) is a town in Almaty Region, southeastern Kazakhstan. The town is located between Almaty and Talgar, 25 km from Almaty and several kilometres east of Talgar.

Besqaynar
Бесқайнар
Besqaynar is located in Kazakhstan
Besqaynar
Besqaynar
Location in Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 43°12′N 77°06′E
CountryKazakhstan
RegionAlmaty Region
First settledIX
Founded1858
Incorporated1959
Government
  Akim (mayor)Meirzhan A.B.
Area
  Total18.8 km2 (7.3 sq mi)
Elevation
1,500 m (4,900 ft)
Population
 (2009)
  Total2,008
Time zoneUTC+6 (UTC)
Postal code
041601 (town)
Area code+7 72774 [1]
Websitehttp://www.beskainar.kz

Name

The population of the town is about 3000 people. The town possesses several tourist attractions such as Alma-Tau and Tabogan .

The town is located 1500 metres above Sea level.[2] Ski resort «Qaimar» was promised to be opened by the end of 2012.[3]

References

  1. CODE OF ACCESS
  2. “Қазақ Энциклопедиясы”, II-том
  3. Владимир Смирнов академиясы.
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