Narynkol

Narynkol (Kazakh: Нарынқол, Narynqol) - A village in Raiymbek District of Almaty Region of Kazakhstan. It is the administrative center of Narynkol rural district. Located near the border with China, about 82 km east-south-east (ESE) from Kegen, the administrative center of Raiymbek District, 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
CountryKazakhstan
RegionAlmaty Region
DistrictRaiymbek District
Population
 (2009)
 • Total7,731
DemonymNarynkoler
Time zoneUTC+6 (Omsk Time)

Population

In 1999, the village had a population of 8816 people (4371 men and 4445 women). [3] According to the 2009 census, the village population of 7731 people (3806 men and 3925 women)

Economy

It is the number one producer of livestock and crop production 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 of the population. Potatoes also make up a large portion of the Narynkoler economy.

In 1992, the Narynkol–Muzart border crossing with China was temporarily opened.[1] It was hoped a highway would be built over the Muzart Pass (Xiate Trail), allowing this port to connect Kazakhstan with Tarim Basin.[2] However, that never happened. Thus crossing was closed as it lacked traffic.[1]

Famous People
  • Muqagali Maqataev
  • Berdibek Sokpakbaev
  • Altinbek Carsenbayuli
  • Sagat Aşimbaev
  • Erkin Ibitanov
  • Zamanbek Nurqadilov
  • Beybit Daldenbaev
  • Toqqoja Muqaev
  • Nurbapa Omirzaqov
  • Edige Zharov
  • Alkinov Papadopuvski

References
  1. 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。


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