Saran (Kazakh: Саран, romanized: Saran; Russian: Сарань) is a city in Karaganda Region of Kazakhstan, on the Nura River. Population: 42,058 (2009 Census results);[2] 42,957 (1999 Census results).[2] The city was founded on December 20, 1954.
Saran
Саран | |
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Saran Location in Karagandy Province, Kazakhstan | |
Coordinates: 49°47′N 72°51′E / 49.783°N 72.850°E | |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Region | Karaganda Region |
Founded | December 20, 1954 |
Government | |
• Akim | Yerkin Baulykov[1] |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (UTC+6) |
Saran is located in Karaganda oblast (region) of Kazakhstan situated about 15 km from Karaganda city. Saran is a significant center of coal extraction due to the Karaganda coal deposit. There are coal-processing sites, concrete goods plants, and brickworks in Saran city. Also there is teacher's training institute.
There are various monuments in Saran: