Zhambyl, Kazakhstan · Asia
Merke sits on the route: 15 minutes from Oytal.
Merke is a town located in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan. With a population of 15,934, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Merke sits in Kazakhstan. It's in the Asia/Almaty time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Merke to your route.
Merki (Kazakh: Меркі, Merkı) is an administrative center in the Merki region located in the Jambyl Region in the south of Kazakhstan. It is located near to the mountains that serve as a border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It has an estimated population of roughly 35,900. The postal code of Merki is 080500. TheRead more
phone code is +7 72632. The nearest airport to Merki is located in Taraz.
Merki is located at the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountain range that serves as a border with the Kyrgyz Republic. The international highway M39 crosses Merki and connects three big cities in Central Asia: Almaty, Bishkek and Tashkent. Historically, Merki was located close to the Great Silk Road. Merki's coat of arms symbolises an ancient city, a mosque, the Great Silk Road in the form of a caravan with camels and mountains at the top.
In 2024, Merki's akim (city mayor in Kazakh) is Zhorabek Baubekov.
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Merke is located in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, Asia. The coordinates are 42.8718 latitude, 73.1965 longitude.
Merke has a population of approximately 15,934 people, making it a town in Kazakhstan.
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